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Published: June 6, 2018 Last Modified: March 23, 2019 By Sara 51 Comments

Baked Oatmeal Cups

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These baked oatmeal cups are a grab and go breakfast made with oats, milk, brown sugar and eggs. Top your oatmeal muffins with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a wholesome and filling meal!

I’m always looking for quick breakfast options, and these baked oatmeal cups are a hit with both kids and adults. You can easily customize them to your taste preferences and they reheat beautifully.

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Baked oatmeal cups on a platter topped with maple syrup, berries and mint.

Breakfast…it’s an easily forgotten meal of the day. I’m personally the worst at skipping it, which is why I love these baked oatmeal cups. They’re a hearty and nutritious mixture of oats, cinnamon, applesauce, and brown sugar, perfect for a quick but filling breakfast or snack.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BAKED OATMEAL CUPS?

If you can make a boxed cake, you can definitely tackle this easy baked oatmeal recipe. Simply combine the old fashioned oats, brown sugar, apple sauce, milk, and other ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Spray your pan, drop in the batter, bake, and you’ve got a delicious breakfast for now and  later.

A bowl of oats, applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder.

If you like to meal prep, then this baked oatmeal recipe is a good go-to breakfast. I’m all about meal prep and have even gathered an entire list of amazing meal prep ideas. Even if you’re not into meal prepping, these make a tasty breakfast that’s quick and easy.

Other great variations on these baked oatmeal cups include the following substitutions and/or additions

  • Orange or lemon zest
  • Almond or coconut milk
  • Fresh fruit
  • Chocolate chips
  • Coconut
  • Raisins

All of the ingredients for baked oatmeal cups mixed up in a bowl.

You can eat your baked oatmeal cups warm or cold. To warm them up from the fridge, just pop them into the microwave for about twenty seconds. These are so easy that the kids just pop them into the microwave themselves, and grab their own breakfast; that’s a win for mom!

Baked oatmeal cup batter poured into muffin tins.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BAKED OATMEAL WITH EGGS?

The eggs act as a binder in this recipe to help all the ingredients stick together and form these fun little cups. The eggs also add a nice amount of protein into the mix. This recipe calls for 2 eggs which creates the perfect texture for the baked oatmeal.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BAKED OATMEAL HEALTHY?

Most of the ingredients in these baked oatmeal cups are healthy – oats, eggs, milk and applesauce all have nutritional value. The best way to make these oatmeal cups healthier would be to reduce the amount of brown sugar and butter.

A stack of baked oatmeal cups topped with syrup, raspberries, blueberries and mint.

I keep a big batch of these baked oatmeal cups whipped up and ready to go no matter the season. They’re great eaten hot or cold and can be topped with whatever you like to keep the flavors fun and varied. While I typically eat my oatmeal cups with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries, you can choose your favorite toppings. Sometimes I even add a few sprinkles to entice my little one to eat them. The possibilities are endless!

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Baked oatmeal cups on a platter topped with maple syrup, berries and mint.
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Baked Oatmeal Cups

These baked oatmeal cups are a grab and go breakfast made with oats, milk, brown sugar and eggs. Top your oatmeal muffins with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a wholesome and filling meal!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 319kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cooking spray
  • maple syrup and berries for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the wells of a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, applesauce, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla extract to a large bowl.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to cool.
  • Serve, topped with maple syrup and berries if desired.

Notes

  1. Oatmeal cups can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  2. For freezer storage, place the oatmeal cups on a parchment lined sheet pan, then freeze until solid. Transfer the oatmeal cups to a freezer bag for longer term storage.
  3. To reheat, microwave an oatmeal cup for 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sara K says

      April 5, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Ok, sorry for all the questions, but I have an entire carton of steel cut oats. Do You think I could make those work?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 6, 2022 at 11:15 am

        I’m not sure that the steel cut oats would work unless you pre-soaked them, as they require more liquid and typically take a lot longer to cook when compared to rolled oats.

        Reply
    2. Andrea says

      January 16, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      Made these today and they’re perfect. Actually had extra “batter” and made a small bake with it in a Pyrex bowl. Added chocolate chips, too.

      Reply
    3. Deb says

      September 9, 2021 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      The whole family loves these! Sometimes I add raisins

      Reply
    4. Marta says

      September 5, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely will try it.

      Reply
    5. Lynn says

      September 5, 2021 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      I just made these. The recipe was simple and they are delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Kristine says

      August 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Hello! Would this recipe consistency still work if I grind the oatmeal down to a flour? Kids more inclined to eat it -a textural issue.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 24, 2021 at 10:30 am

        I haven’t tested it this way so I’m not sure but my inclination is that it wouldn’t work as well!

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      May 2, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      How long do you think it should bake to use a mini muffin pan? I love these muffins with strawberries on top and my one year old likes them plain!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 2, 2021 at 8:34 pm

        I would try 15-18 minutes but I haven’t tested it myself!

        Reply
    8. Hannah says

      February 20, 2021 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      These are so much easier than cooking oatmeal every morning! I usually don’t add sweeteners to my oatmeal, so I skipped the sugar entirely. (I’d probably use the sugar if I were after a sweet treat). I had a brown banana, so subbed that for the apple sauce and added some chopped pears, psyllium husk, spelt bran, and a pinch of salt just for fun and fiber. Made 8 mini loaves (baked 45 min) – the forms were filled to the brim, but they didn’t overflow. Now I’m set for the week. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Sarah says

      February 17, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Do you think I can prepare mixture in fridge the night before?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 17, 2021 at 7:41 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    10. bob feaster says

      February 7, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Can I use spends or sweet & low instead of the sugar ?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 7, 2021 at 8:08 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    11. Jacqueline Murphy says

      August 12, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Is the batter suppose to be runny kinda like?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 12, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        When uncooked it’s fine if there’s extra liquid, it will all firm up in the oven.

        Reply
    12. Lola says

      June 17, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Could you substitute banana for apple sauce and if so how many do you think?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 18, 2020 at 11:07 am

        It should be 1 banana, mash it up and fill up 1/2 cup measurement.

        Reply
    13. John says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Hi, looks like a great recipe; I want to bake these in a 6 well muffin tin; do you think that will work ok if I just add a few extra minutes of baking? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 11, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        Yes that should work!

        Reply
    14. Denise B says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      I see the recipe is for 6 servings, is that with 2 pieces per serving?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 7, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Yes that is correct

        Reply
    15. Elizabeth says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:48 am

      We never buy applesauce . Is there a substitution?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 17, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        You could try omitting it and adding more milk and sweetener. I just buy the little 4 pack of applesauce cups, that way minimal waste.

        Reply
    16. Patti says

      February 4, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Can you add the fruit like blueberries to the batter?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 5, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    17. Michelle says

      February 2, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Replaced 1 cup of oats with 1 cup oat bran. So good. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    18. Abyrd2011 says

      October 8, 2019 at 6:51 am

      How much raisins would you add?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 8, 2019 at 9:23 pm

        1/2 cup!

        Reply
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