Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
Soft, wholesome and naturally sweet, Tasty Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are made with old-fashioned oats, fresh apples, maple syrup and warm spices. Perfect for healthy breakfast meal prep, freezer-friendly snacks and easy grab and go mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 oatmeal cups (4 servings)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1½ cups milk (360ml, dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup (120ml)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (120g)
3 cups old-fashioned whole oats (255g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1½ teaspoons cinnamon powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
¼ teaspoon salt
1 generous cup chopped peeled apple (120g)
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (50g)
Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla essence until well combined.
Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Fold in the chopped apples and optional nuts if using.
Divide the mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for extra texture, if desired.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and set.
Allow to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These oatmeal cups freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.
Use dairy-free milk to make this recipe fully dairy-free.
Add raisins or diced pears for variation.
