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Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

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These easy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups are a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast option perfect for meal prep. They combine wholesome oats, tender apples, and warming cinnamon in a convenient grab-and-go form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk (240ml), dairy or plant-based
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 30g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin tin or line it with silicone cups.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add applesauce, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apple and nuts if using, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  8. Let the oatmeal cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version. For vegan adaptation, replace eggs with flax or chia eggs and use plant-based milk and vegan maple syrup. Grease muffin tins well or use silicone liners to prevent sticking. If apples release too much juice, pat dry before folding in. Room temperature eggs and milk help even baking.

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