Description
Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are the perfect way to kickstart your day! These delightful, nutritious breakfast cups combine warm apples and fragrant cinnamon with wholesome oats, creating a satisfying treat that’s both easy to make and enjoyable for the whole family. Ideal for busy mornings, you can prepare them in advance and simply grab one as you head out the door. With a variety of customizable options, they’re not just delicious but also versatile enough to match your taste preferences. Whether served warm or chilled, these oatmeal cups will quickly become a favorite breakfast staple!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups old-fashioned whole oats
- 1 generous cup chopped peeled apple
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla essence until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in chopped apples (and nuts if using).
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the mixture and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg