Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

 

 

🍎🧁 A cozy, grab-and-go breakfast full of warm spices and naturally sweet apple chunks!

Ingredients

🌱 Makes 6–8 cups

• 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

• A pinch of salt

• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)

• 1¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or more to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

• Optional toppings: hemp seeds, chopped walnuts, or raisins

Instructions

🍏 Prep + bake time: 30–35 minutes

1. Preheat oven:
   Set oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line a muffin tin.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Prepare flax egg:
   In a small bowl, mix ground flax with water and let sit for 5 minutes.

4. Combine wet ingredients:
   Add flax egg, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla to the dry mix. Stir well, then fold in chopped apple.

5. Scoop and bake:
   Divide the mixture evenly into muffin cups. Add any toppings if desired. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until firm and golden on top.

6. Cool and enjoy:
   Let cool for 5 minutes before removing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

🛒 Quick Tip

These freeze beautifully — perfect for batch prep. Reheat in the oven or toaster!

🧡 Lovely with…

A hot cup of chai tea or a creamy smoothie on the side.

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