Description

Soft, chewy, and warm baked oatmeal cups infused with tart apples and warm spices. These easy-to-make breakfast treats are perfect for meal prep, offering a healthy yet dessert-like start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups milk (whole, almond, oat, or soy)
2 large eggs
¼ cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute spices evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until moistened. Fold in diced apples.
Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Do not use instant or steel-cut oats as they alter the texture. For extra moisture, add a dollop of Greek yogurt. These freeze well for up to 3 months. Ensure apples are diced uniformly for consistent baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5

Keywords: baked oatmeal, apple cinnamon, breakfast cups, meal prep, healthy breakfast, oatmeal muffins, easy breakfast, gluten-free option