Description
These Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go are a wholesome and convenient morning treat, combining hearty rolled oats with natural sweeteners and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or raisins. Perfectly moist and packed with flavor, they make an excellent on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce
- 1 3/4 cups milk of choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup nut butter or oil (optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder evenly to distribute the leavening and spices.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana or applesauce, milk, maple syrup or honey, nut butter or oil (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if desired, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- These cupcakes are versatile; you can substitute milk with any dairy or plant-based milk of your choice.
- Nut butter or oil is optional but adds moisture and richness; omit for a lower fat version.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and plant-based milk.
- Store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding raisins or chocolate chips can increase sweetness and texture, but feel free to omit for a simpler flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
