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Cozy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

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These baked oatmeal cups combine tender oats with warm cinnamon and fresh apple chunks for a comforting, easy-to-prep breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (about 180g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Fuji recommended)
  • 1½ cups milk (360ml; cow’s milk or plant-based milk like almond or oat)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (80ml; can substitute honey)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the rack in the center for even baking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
  3. Peel and dice the apple into small, roughly ¼-inch pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter or coconut oil. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry oat mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced apples and optional chopped nuts.
  6. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  7. Spoon the oatmeal mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cups puff slightly and turn golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the oatmeal cups cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to firm up before removing.
  10. Serve warm with extra maple syrup or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Grease the muffin tin well or use muffin liners to prevent sticking. If the batter feels too dry, add a splash more milk; if too wet, add extra oats. Check doneness starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking. Rolled oats are preferred over quick oats for better texture. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk and coconut oil.

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