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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Enjoy the taste of freshly baked apples in every bite with our apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe! These baked apple oatmeal cups are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack option, made with nutritious old-fashioned rolled oats and packed with protein-rich Greek yogurt and chopped walnuts. Plus, they're easy to make in advance and freezer-friendly, making them an ideal meal prep option for busy mornings.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple baked oatmeal, apple cinnamon baked oatmeal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 188kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 12-cup muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats or old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1% milk you can also use non-dairy milk
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 ½ cups peeled and finely chopped apple about 2 small apples
  • ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl stir together rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Set to the side.
  • In another medium bowl crack and lightly beat the eggs. Whisk in the the brown sugar until blended. Whisk in the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, milk, and coconut oil.
  • Stir the oat mixture into the wet ingredients until it's combined.
  • Gently stir in the chopped apple and walnuts.
  • Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Drop oatmeal mixture evenly into each of the muffin pan cups. Using a spoon press down the oat mixture into the liquid in each of the cups. This is to make sure the liquid is evenly distribute among the oats.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Take out of the oven and let the oatmeal cups cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins and serve with pure maple syrup.

Notes

Make-ahead tips
  • To make ahead for the week, bake a batch on the weekend and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should keep for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze your baked oatmeal cups, let them cool completely after baking, wrap them in plastic wrap, and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They should keep for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to eat them, simply microwave them for about 30-60 seconds (depending on your microwave) or pop them in a preheated oven for a few minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g