Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be made ahead for busy mornings. Packed with protein from the peanut butter and protein powder, these oatmeal cups are a satisfying way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional:
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and protein powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well. Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Customize with flavored protein powder or additional mix-ins like coconut, raisins, or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
