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Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups (Best Meal Prep)

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These Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect meal prep breakfast. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, apples, and maple syrup, they are naturally sweetened, kid-approved, and ready in under 30 minutes for a grab-and-go morning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • 2 medium apples (about 300g total), peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) coconut oil, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or coconut oil. If using paper liners, spray them lightly as well.
  2. Peel and dice the apples into small cubes, about 1/4 inch in size. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together. If adding nuts or dried fruit, stir them in now.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in the diced apples gently.
  6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some liquid.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup almost to the top.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Do not skip the 5-minute rest time for the batter; it helps the cups hold their shape. Use room temperature eggs to prevent coconut oil from seizing. Start checking for doneness at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. Grease paper liners to prevent sticking. For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water).

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