Print

Cozy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups - featured image
Print Recipe

Warm, spiced apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups perfect for easy, healthy mornings. These wholesome cups are quick to prepare, portable, and comforting with a tender yet slightly crisp texture.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar (light preferred)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 medium fresh apple (peeled and diced, e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • Optional: ¼ cup (30g) chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the peeled and diced apple.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool slightly in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the cups to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cups tender. Room temperature egg and milk help batter bind smoothly. Grease muffin tin well or use liners to prevent sticking. Add chopped nuts or raisins for texture. These cups freeze well; reheat in microwave or oven. Adjust milk quantity if cups are too dry or wet. Peeling apple is optional but recommended for uniform texture. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Keywords: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups, healthy breakfast, baked oatmeal, easy breakfast, portable breakfast, cinnamon apple oats, gluten-free oatmeal cups, vegan oatmeal cups

Find it online: https://juliamadeit.com/cozy-apple-cinnamon-baked-oatmeal-cups-recipe-for-easy-healthy-mornings/