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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups - Easy, Make-Ahead Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or neutral oil (or unsalted butter, melted)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled if you prefer, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well or line with parchment liners. Lightly greasing liners helps prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted oil. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the oat mixture. Stir until everything is moistened. Fold in the diced apple, nuts, and raisins if using.
  5. Rest briefly: Let the batter sit for 5 minutes so the oats hydrate. This helps the cups hold together better.
  6. Fill the tin: Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 cups. Make sure each cup gets a good mix of liquid and oats. If needed, spoon extra liquid over dry-looking cups.
  7. Bake: Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden. A toothpick should come out mostly clean.
  8. Cool: Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cooling helps them firm up for easy removal.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm as is, or top with a dollop of yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a smear of nut butter.