Baked Oatmeal Cups (Printable Version)

Wholesome baked oatmeal cups with mixed add-ins, soft texture, ideal for fast breakfasts or on-the-go snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)
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 - Up to 1 cup fresh or frozen berries, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), or dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a treat but actually feel nourishing, so you don't have to choose between indulgence and taking care of yourself.
  • Once they're baked, breakfast becomes grab-and-go simplicity, which means you can sleep an extra ten minutes and still eat something real.
  • The mix-ins are totally up to you, so you can make a dozen different flavors in one batch or repeat your favorite over and over.
02 -
  • If you bake them until completely firm all the way through, they'll be cakey instead of chewy; slightly underbaked (just set on top) is actually the goal here.
  • Applesauce is the ingredient that keeps them moist for days without making them greasy, so don't replace it with something else trying to be helpful.
  • They need to cool completely before storing or they'll get gummy from trapped steam, even though it's tempting to eat them warm.
03 -
  • Don't skip the applesauce—it's the secret that keeps these moist for days while staying chewy instead of turning into dry hockey pucks.
  • Fill the muffin cups all the way to the top because they don't rise much, and a substantial cup tastes more satisfying than a skimpy one.
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