Wholesome baked oatmeal cups featuring tender apples, warm cinnamon, and plant-based ingredients for easy breakfast or snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
10 - 5 tablespoons water
→ Fruit
11 - 1½ cups diced apples, peeled
→ Optional Add-Ins
12 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons water in a small bowl, stir well, and let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups rolled oats, 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups almond milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold in 1½ cups diced apples, walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
07 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, gently pressing down to compact each serving.
08 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the centers are firm to the touch.
09 - Allow oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
