Healthy Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
Delicious and nutritious oatmeal cups filled with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Use gluten-free oats if necessary.
- 2 cups almond milk Can substitute with any milk of choice.
- 2 pieces ripe apples, peeled and diced Choose sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch salt Enhances flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with a little oil or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the oatmeal cups to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave as needed. For added crunch, consider mixing in walnuts or pecans.