Description
These baked apple cinnamon oatmeal cups are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and cinnamon, they make for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 2 large apples, peeled and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
– 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
– 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– A pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for added crunch (optional)
– Extra apple slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, diced apples, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and chopped nuts.
3. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups and top with extra apple slices, if desired.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the oatmeal cups are set.
5. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
– For a sweeter version, add more maple syrup or honey to taste.
– Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg