Description
Perfectly portioned baked oatmeal cups combine wholesome ingredients for a delightful breakfast treat. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, these portable cups offer a satisfying morning boost you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 2 medium-size overripe bananas, mashed
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (honey can be substituted)
- 1/2 cup milk (plant-based or dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 generous cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of oil.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, stirring until the mixture is completely uniform.
- In a separate container, combine oats, baking powder, and salt, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gently merge the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Delicately fold selected mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries throughout the batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for a golden top and ensuring a clean toothpick test from the center.
- Allow the oatmeal cups to rest in the tin for a brief moment, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free diets, ensuring those with allergies can enjoy these delicious oatmeal cups.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a vegan-friendly version that’s equally tasty and nutritious.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chia seeds, hemp hearts, or protein powder to boost nutritional value and add exciting textures.
- Store cooled oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for quick grab-and-go breakfasts that last weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 199 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg