Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups Recipe
Delight in these Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups, a wholesome and flavorful breakfast treat combining the natural sweetness of apples and maple syrup with hearty oats and warm spices. Perfectly baked to a golden finish with a slight crunch from walnuts and coarse sugar topping, these oatmeal cups are an easy, make-ahead option that can be enjoyed warm or chilled throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Total Time: 38-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 oatmeal cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped peeled apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray to ensure the oatmeal cups don’t stick. If using muffin liners, spray them as well, but note that oatmeal cups tend to stick to liners, so skipping liners is advised for easier removal.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, maple syrup, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Then, gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts using a spoon or silicone spatula. The batter will be slightly liquidy—this is expected.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each all the way to the top to ensure full-sized muffins. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops of each for added sweetness and crunch.
- Bake the Oatmeal Cups: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the tops are set. If tops brown too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil to prevent burning and ensure an even bake.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the muffin pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing. This helps them set properly and makes handling easier.
- Store Leftovers: Cover any leftover oatmeal cups tightly and refrigerate. They will keep fresh for up to 1 week and are convenient for quick breakfasts or snacks throughout the week.
Notes
- Using muffin liners is optional but not recommended as oatmeal cups tend to stick.
- Feel free to use any firm, sweet-tart apple variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Coarse sugar topping adds a pleasant crunch and sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet version.
- These oatmeal cups can be enjoyed warm or cold and make excellent grab-and-go breakfasts.
- If baking multiple batches, cool leftover oatmeal cups completely before storing to maintain texture.
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