Description
Hearty apple baked oatmeal cups bring warmth and comfort to breakfast tables with simple, wholesome ingredients. Spiced with cinnamon and packed with natural sweetness, these portable treats will delight home cooks seeking a nutritious morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 cup milk of choice (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1 egg or flax egg
- ¼ cup peanut butter (60 g / 2 oz)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml / 2 fl oz)
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce (120 g / 4 oz)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease cavities.
- Dry Ingredients Mixing: Combine all powdery ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring complete integration and eliminating any potential lumps.
- Liquid Component Blending: In a separate bowl, whisk together liquid elements, creating a smooth foundation for the batter, leaving apple pieces aside for later addition.
- Batter Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into liquid mixture, stirring gently until a consistent, lump-free batter develops.
- Apple Integration: Gently incorporate chopped apple pieces throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution with a delicate folding technique.
- Pan Filling and Baking: Fill each muffin cavity two-thirds full with the prepared mixture, then place in preheated oven. Bake for 24-27 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops achieve a golden-brown finish.
- Cooling Process: Allow oatmeal cups to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling, enabling optimal texture and easy removal.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measuring tools to ensure ingredient proportions are accurate, which guarantees consistent texture and flavor in every oatmeal cup.
- Apple Selection Matters: Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results, as they maintain structure and provide balanced sweetness during baking.
- Moisture Control: Gently pat chopped apples with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy oatmeal cups and maintaining ideal baked consistency.
- Storage Tip: Once completely cooled, store oatmeal cups in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days for maximum freshness and flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg