Description
Delicious and wholesome baked oatmeal cups made with rolled oats, mashed banana, and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these portable cups are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and can be customized with chocolate chips or berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana (or unsweetened applesauce)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to ensure easy removal of the oatmeal cups after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly to distribute the leavening agent and spices evenly.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir just until combined to form the oatmeal batter.
- Add optional mix-ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips or berries if you are using them, to incorporate evenly without breaking the fruit.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Bake until golden: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the cups feel firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Let the baked oatmeal cups cool for a few minutes in the tin before removing them to avoid breaking and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based according to preference.
- Try adding nuts or seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- These oatmeal cups can be reheated in the microwave or eaten cold.
