Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

These individual Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups are ideal for single serving portions and make ahead meal prep. Baked in a muffin pan, you can finish them with a drizzle of maple or caramel syrup for the finish.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups Recipe

Baked oatmeal is a favorite make ahead breakfast dish. Making them in a muffin pan is not only perfect for single servings, they’re cute as a button, too. It never ceases to amaze me how something baked in different shapes tends to make it so much more unique and exciting. These oatmeal muffins are just that way and the kids love them, too. How to make Oatmeal Cups in a cupcake pan: (Scroll down for full printable recipe).

• Filling – Wet Ingredients: In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together milk, apple sauce, maple syrup, vanilla and eggs until fully blended.
• Dry Ingredients: Add oatmeal, brown sugar, 1 cup apples, pecans, apple pie spice, baking powder and salt. Mix well, until the apple chunks and pecans are evenly distributed.
• You can use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a 4 ounce ice cream scoop to divide the oatmeal mixture evenly between muffin cups.
• Divide remaining apples evenly between muffin cups pressing into mixture. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar for crunch.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven until lightly puffed and golden.
• Serve immediately with additional maple syrup.

How to Make the BEST Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups: Old fashioned oats, whole milk, applesauce, pure maple syrup plus additional for serving, pure vanilla extract, large eggs, light brown sugar, apple (peel on or off) Gala, Granny Smith use your favorite, chopped pecans, apple pie spice OR ground cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board and 12 cup standard size cupcake pan.
• I use old fashioned oats for these as they maintain texture and baked beautifully,
• If you prefer, almond milk can be substituted for cow’s milk. You could also adapt using oatmeal or soy milk.
• Eggs can be substituted for flax-seed eggs or any egg substitution that you’ve had success swapping out in other baked goods.
• To take the oatmeal cups in a slightly different flavor direction, you can use almond or maple extract rather than vanilla extract.
• Turbinado sugar also called, sugar in the raw, adds a nice crunch to the tops. Plus, it adds just a smidge of extra sweetness.
• You can use any variety of apples that you enjoy in these oatmeal cups. You may also decide to leave the peel on or remove it, there’s no wrong way to do it.
• These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups can be made in advance and chilled, then reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast on busy mornings. They’ll keep chilled for up to 4 days.
• You can also freeze them for up to one month.

More Oatmeal Recipes to Make

Oatmeal is a staple in my pantry and it can be used in a variety of ways. More recipes you may enjoy:

• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a tasty start to the day.
• Cinnamon Streusel Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious side for a cup of coffee or tea.
• Old fashioned Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Coconut Pecan Icing.
• Apple Baked Oatmeal is topped with an apple compote and a drizzle of maple syrup or cream.
• Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
• Overnight Slow Cooker Oats from Well Plated.

 

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Muffin and Cupcake Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer
• Measuring Set