Description

Easy, beginner-friendly baked oatmeal cups packed with apples and cinnamon. Perfect for busy mornings, these cups are freezer-friendly, customizable, and require minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (160g) rolled oats
1 ½ cups (360ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup (100ml) honey or maple syrup
½ cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce
1 medium apple, diced (Gala or Fuji)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and applesauce until combined.
Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until the oats are fully coated.
Gently fold in the diced apples (and optional nuts or chocolate chips).
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full (approx. ¼ cup per cup).
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For best texture, let the cups cool completely before eating to allow the oats to hydrate. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a toaster oven for a crispier edge.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 100
Fat: 4
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5

Keywords: baked oatmeal, apple cinnamon, breakfast cups, easy breakfast, meal prep, freezer friendly, gluten-free option, dairy-free option, healthy breakfast, beginner recipe