Soft, chewy baked oatmeal cups featuring oats, cinnamon, and mix-ins for a wholesome start.
# What Goes In:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)
02 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Mix-Ins (up to 1 cup total)
11 - Fresh or frozen berries
12 - Mini chocolate chips
13 - Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
14 - Raisins or dried cranberries
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold in desired mix-ins, ensuring not to exceed one cup total.
06 - Evenly distribute batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
07 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes until the tops are golden and set.
08 - Let cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
