Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups Recipe
Delight in these wholesome Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Made with whole oats, fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, these baked treats are naturally sweetened and packed with comforting flavors. Easy to prepare and bake, they’re great for meal prep and store well for a quick nutritious bite anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 oatmeal cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk (360ml, dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (120ml)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned whole oats (255g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 generous cup chopped peeled apple (120g)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (50g)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking. If using muffin liners, spray them as well, though liners can be skipped as oatmeal cups tend to stick.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla essence, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts if using. The batter will be slightly liquidy, which is expected.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each all the way to the top to ensure full-sized oatmeal cups. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Bake the Oatmeal Cups: Bake for 28-30 minutes until edges are lightly browned and tops are set. If tops brown too quickly, cover the muffin pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning and ensure even baking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the muffin pan for 5-10 minutes before removing and serving. Cooling improves texture and makes them easier to handle.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover oatmeal cups tightly covered in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 1 week and make a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use whole rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats can make the cups too mushy.
- Non-dairy milk alternatives like almond or oat milk work well in this recipe.
- For added crunch and nutrition, fold in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or adding coarse sugar on top.
- These oatmeal cups freeze well; wrap individually and thaw as needed for quick meals.
- Skipping muffin liners and spraying tins well helps prevent sticking since oats tend to cling.
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