Description
Warm Apple Baked Oatmeal Cups bring comfort straight from a cozy kitchen in Wisconsin. Packed with wholesome rolled oats, sweet cinnamon, and tender apple chunks, these portable breakfast treats promise delightful mornings for hungry families seeking nourishing and delicious start.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk of choice (240 milliliters)
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 egg or flax egg
- ¼ cup peanut butter (60 grams)
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup maple syrup (60 milliliters)
Binders/Moisture:
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce (120 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arrange a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease the cavities.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend the powdery ingredients, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Create a separate mixing container and whisk together all liquid components, reserving the chopped apples for later incorporation.
- Gradually introduce the dry mixture into the liquid base, stirring gently until a smooth, uniform batter emerges.
- Delicately integrate the finely diced apple pieces throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly with a gentle folding motion.
- Distribute the prepared batter into each muffin cavity, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 24 to 27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops display a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Prep these oatmeal cups ahead of time for quick, grab-and-go breakfasts during busy mornings.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, ensuring fresh and delicious results.
- Easily customize by swapping apples with other fruits like blueberries or bananas for variety.
- Warm slightly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to restore that fresh-from-the-oven softness.
- Perfect for meal prep, freezing well for up to 3 months when wrapped individually in plastic wrap.
- Boost nutritional value by adding a sprinkle of chia seeds or chopped nuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg