Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (small)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How to make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking, ensuring each cup is well coated.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until evenly distributed.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture is well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the oatmeal cups tough.
5. Gently fold in the 1 medium diced apple and the optional 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the oatmeal mixture.
6. Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the 6 prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. The mixture will be quite thick.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown, the cups are set, and a toothpick inserted into the center of an oatmeal cup comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the baked oatmeal cups cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes. This resting period allows them to firm up slightly, making them easier to remove.
9. Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cup if needed, then gently remove the oatmeal cups from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. These baked oatmeal cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making them perfect for meal prep.

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