Description
Delicious and wholesome baked apple cinnamon oatmeal cups featuring rolled oats, fresh diced apples, warming spices, and a hint of natural sweetness. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or on-the-go snack, these oatmeal cups are easy to prepare and bake to a golden perfection with a tender, chewy texture and a subtle crunch from nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional chopped nuts. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and nuts.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, and applesauce until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly thick.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples to incorporate them evenly throughout the oatmeal mixture without breaking the pieces.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact the mixture for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice like cow’s milk or oat milk.
- For added sweetness, drizzle extra maple syrup or honey on top after baking if desired.
- These oatmeal cups freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave before serving.
- To keep them vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
