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Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups: Best Grab-and-Go Breakfast

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These easy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, they are ready in 30 minutes, naturally sweetened, and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • 1 large apple (about 200g), grated
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (40g) raisins or dried cranberries
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (20g) shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
  2. Grate the apple (about 1 cup). Do not squeeze out the juice.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Add grated apple. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (10-12 strokes). Fold in optional add-ins if using.
  6. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid.
  7. Divide mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups (about 1/4 cup each). Fill almost to the top.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip the rest time; it helps the oats hydrate. Grate the apple instead of chopping for a softer texture. Check oven at 18 minutes if it runs hot. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. These freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

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