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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

Soft, flavorful apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups make a healthy, make-ahead breakfast or snack perfect for fall baking and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats Avoid steel-cut oats; use quick oats if preferred
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Swap with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce Room temperature
  • 1 cup milk Room temperature; substitute with plant-based milk for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 apple Chopped into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉/176℃. Grease a muffin tin well and set aside. Chop the apple into small cubes and set aside.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, add the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In another large bowl, add the brown sugar, applesauce, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together for a minute or so until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Add the dry and wet ingredients together. With a spatula, gently mix just until a liquid-y batter forms. Do not over-mix.
Add the Apples
  1. Mix in the chopped apples and evenly distribute them. Avoid over-mixing at this stage to maintain a light texture.
Fill the Muffin Cups
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 cups. Make sure to scoop equal parts of the liquid and the oats/apples. Fill all the way to the top. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top if desired.
Bake and Cool
  1. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool, then gently run a knife around the edges of each cup and pop them out. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for convenience. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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