Description
Delicious and nutritious baked oatmeal cups made with creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these cups are baked to golden perfection and can be topped with your favorite fruits and yogurt for a customizable, wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 heaping cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Toppings (Optional)
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Mango
- Raspberries
- Greek yogurt
- Ice cream
- Bananas
- Chocolate chips
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the oatmeal cups.
- Prepare the muffin tin: Line a 12-count muffin tin with silicone liners for easy removal, or grease the cups with non-stick spray or use paper muffin liners if silicone liners are unavailable.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of the oatmeal mixture into each muffin cavity. Use a spoon to press the mixture down firmly and up the sides to create a nest shape.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add toppings and serve: Fill each baked oatmeal cup with Greek yogurt and your choice of fresh fruits and optional toppings such as chocolate chips or cacao nibs before serving.
Notes
- Using silicone liners makes removing the oatmeal cups from the muffin tin easier and prevents sticking.
- If you prefer, replace peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter for a different flavor.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences or seasonal fruit availability.
- These baked oatmeal cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
