Description
These oatmeal cups are like edible hugs—warm, cinnamon-spiced, and bursting with apple chunks. They bake up tender with golden, crispy tops and are the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Prep once, enjoy all week!
Ingredients
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1½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
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2 eggs (or chia-egg substitute)
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½ cup maple syrup (Grade B for deeper flavor)
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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3 cups old‑fashioned oats
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1 tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped peeled apple
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Optional: ½ cup toasted nuts + coarse sugar topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 °F; line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Mix wet: Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla in a large bowl.
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Add dry: Stir in oats, baking powder, spices, and salt—mix just until combined.
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Fold in: Apples and nuts gently.
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Portion batter into cups; top with coarse sugar if desired.
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Bake 30–35 mins until golden and set (toothpick comes out clean). Rotate halfway for even baking.
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Cool 10 mins, then transfer to rack. Serve warm or pack them for later!
Notes
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Use old‑fashioned oats for best texture
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Lightly toss apples in flour to prevent sinking
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Don’t overmix—gentle folding keeps them tender
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Double the batch and freeze extras; reheat 60–90 secs
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal per cup
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 4 g