Description
Homemade Baked Oatmeal Cups bring warm comfort to breakfast tables with their irresistible blend of wholesome ingredients and quick preparation. Portable and nutritious, these delightful treats will energize morning routines while satisfying hunger with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 medium-sized overripe bananas, mashed
Liquids and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup milk (plant-based or dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 generous cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, stirring until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, baking powder, and salt, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until a consistent batter forms.
- Gently incorporate preferred mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries, folding carefully to distribute evenly.
- Carefully portion batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean, with tops turning golden brown.
- Allow oatmeal cups to rest in the tin for 3-5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack or serving plate.
- Enjoy immediately while warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins by swapping chocolate chips for dark chocolate chunks or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to make the recipe dairy-free and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep these oatmeal cups ahead of time and freeze for up to a month, making busy mornings easier with grab-and-go breakfast options.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easy removal and minimal cleanup, ensuring your oatmeal cups come out perfectly every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg