Description
Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are a warm, wholesome breakfast option that are quick to make and easy to grab on busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced apples
- Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin pan.
- In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples and optional add-ins.
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before removing from pan.
Notes
- For dairy-free versions, use plant-based milk and an egg substitute or flax egg.
- Great for meal prep – refrigerate or freeze leftovers and reheat in the morning.
- Swap apples for pears or add raisins for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: approx. 280
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
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