Description
Delicious and healthy baked oatmeal cupcakes perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Customize with your favorite mix-ins like berries, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, banana slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and milk. Stir and let sit for 10-15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup (or honey), applesauce, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into the oat mixture. Add baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Gently fold in your favorite mix-ins (berries, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle extra toppings on top, if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Vegan: Substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg), use plant-based milk, and maple syrup.
- Sweetness: Adjust maple syrup/honey to taste.
- Spice: Add nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
- Nut Butter: Add 1-2 tbsp of your favorite nut butter.
- Dried Fruit: Add 1/4 cup of chopped dried fruit.
- Chocolate: Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
- Overnight Oats: Prepare oat and milk mixture the night before.
- Muffin Size: Bake in a mini muffin tin, reducing baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes