Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups Recipe
Imagine your kitchen filled with the warm, comforting scent of apples and cinnamon. These Healthy Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are a deliciously wholesome grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to be moist, perfectly sweetened, and freezer-friendly, making your busy mornings a breeze.
Once you have made this, my apple and cranberry collection is the obvious next stop.
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Imagine your kitchen filled with the warm, comforting scent of apples and cinnamon. These Healthy Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are a deliciously wholesome grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk (360ml, either dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (120ml)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120g)
- 3 cups old-fashioned whole oats (255g)
- 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 (120g)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (50g)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures a consistent cooking environment, which is crucial for even baking. Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with paper liners for easy removal.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, pure maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla essence until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous. (Pro tip: Whisking the wet ingredients thoroughly before adding the dry ingredients prevents clumps and ensures an even texture in every oatmeal cup).
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the old-fashioned oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a sturdy spatula to fold everything together until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the final texture dense.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apple and the optional chopped walnuts or pecans, if using. In my tests, distributing the add-ins evenly at this stage guarantees every bite is packed with flavor and texture.
- Portion and Bake: Divide the oatmeal batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. They will be quite full. For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle the tops with a little coarse sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked oatmeal cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This resting period allows them to set properly, making them much easier to remove intact. Enjoy warm, or store for later - this recipe is incredibly versatile.
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