Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are soft, flavorful and full of delicious juicy apple pieces. They are a great option on those busy mornings.
I love eating oatmeal but I will be the first to admit that it can taste very bland. The great news is that eating oatmeal doesn't have to be boring! There are so many ways to make oatmeal and these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are just one of those ways.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are easy to make. Simply mix the ingredients in a large bowl, divide the mixture into a muffin pan and bake until set. Just like that you have a new and exciting way to eat oatmeal. These oatmeal cups can be made ahead of time and they are great for meal prepping.
If you are looking for other ways to add some delicious flavor to your oats, try Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal or Strawberry Overnight Oats.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats - Used as the base for the oatmeal cups. Be sure to use rolled oats and not steel cut or quick oats as they have different cooking times.
- Baking Powder - Helps to give the oatmeal cups more of a cake like texture.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg - Spices to add some flavor.
- Milk- I used skim milk for this recipe.
- Maple Syrup - Used to sweeten the oatmeal cups.
- Unsweetened Applesauce - Also adds some sweetness and adds some extra apple taste.
- Chopped Apples - Use whatever type of apple you have on hand. Be sure to cut the apple into small pieces.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add milk, unsweetened apple sauce, maple syrup and chopped apples. Mix well.
Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cups look set and the liquid has been absorbed. Let the cups cool completely in the pan before removing them. Makes 12 oatmeal cups.
Hint: Make sure to grease the muffin pan so the oatmeal cups don't stick!
Substitutions
- Milk - You can substitute the milk with any plant based or non plant based milk.
- Maple Syrup - Feel free to use liquid honey instead.
- Unsweetened Apple Sauce - You can use sweetened applesauce instead but keep in mind the oatmeal cups will be sweeter.
Equipment
Muffin Pan - I used a silicone muffin pan for this recipe but you can also use a nonstick metal muffin pan.
Storage
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag for up to five days.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups freeze well. Place oatmeal cups in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze up to three months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature when ready to eat.
Top tip
Make sure to let the oatmeal cups completely cool before removing them from the pan so they have a chance to set.
FAQ
There is no need to peel the apples. The skin adds some extra nutrients and it's barely noticeable after baking.
Yes! Each oatmeal cup has 114 calories and 1 gram of fat so you can eat more than one!
Make sure to completely cool the oatmeal cups before removing them from the pan as this gives them a chance to set.
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup see notes
- 1 ½ cups apples chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add milk, unsweetened apple sauce, maple syrup and chopped apples. Mix well.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cups look set and the liquid has been absorbed. Let the cups cool completely in the pan before removing them. Makes 12 oatmeal cups.
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