Fluffy Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
These soft and lightly sweet oatmeal cups are filled with warm apple and cinnamon flavor, perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Do not use instant oats for the best texture.
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative) Use cow’s milk, almond, soy, oat, or another dairy-free milk.
- 2 apples, diced Any crisp apple works — Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala or Granny Smith.
- 1/2 cup applesauce Unsweetened applesauce keeps sugar lower.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar or maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Important for flavor and lift.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Important for flavor.
- 1 egg (optional for protein) Omit for vegan; use a flax egg for a vegan option.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with butter, oil, or nonstick spray, or use silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir briefly to mix.
- Add milk, applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the optional egg to the oat mixture. Fold in the diced apples until evenly combined.
- Spoon or pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Baking
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the cups cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before removing. Serve warm, or let cool completely for meal prep.
Notes
These oatmeal cups can be made dairy-free and can store well in the fridge. For extra flavor, serve with maple syrup or nut butter.