Description
Start your day with a warm and comforting breakfast that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare—Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups! These delightful little cups blend the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet flavors of apple and cinnamon, making them a perfect choice for busy mornings or cozy family gatherings. Not only are they simple to make, but they can also be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you always have a healthy breakfast option on hand. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or grab one for a quick snack on the go. Once you try these oatmeal cups, they’ll quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 cups old-fashioned whole oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 generous cup chopped peeled apple
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla essence until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and optional nuts.
- Spoon the mixture into lined muffin tins and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for about 28 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg