Baked Oatmeal Cups (Printer View)

Soft, chewy oatmeal cups made with wholesome ingredients for easy, portable breakfasts or snacks.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Mix-Ins

11 - Fresh or frozen berries (up to 1 cup total)
12 - Mini chocolate chips (up to 1 cup total)
13 - Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) (up to 1 cup total)
14 - Raisins or dried cranberries (up to 1 cup total)

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold in chosen optional mix-ins up to a total of 1 cup, if desired.
06 - Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
07 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and set.
08 - Allow to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely grab-and-go without feeling like you're sacrificing actual nutrition for convenience.
  • The texture stays soft and chewy even after days in the fridge, which feels like a small kitchen miracle.
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups is tempting but leads to overflow—filling them three-quarters to nearly full is the sweet spot that prevents mess.
  • These taste better when warmed briefly in the microwave before eating, which brings back the soft, chewy texture even after refrigeration.
03 -
  • Warming them in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds restores that soft, chewy texture that makes them truly taste fresh.
  • Pressing your mix-ins slightly into the batter before baking helps them distribute evenly instead of sinking to the bottom.
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