Baked Oatmeal Cups – A Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast
A healthy, customizable breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep and busy mornings
KEY INFO
– Prep Time: 15 minutes
– Cook Time: 25 minutes
– Total Time: 40 minutes
– Servings: 12 cups
– Difficulty: Easy
– Diet: Vegetarian (Vegan & GF options available)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
– 12-cup muffin tin
– 2 mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Spatula
– Measuring cups/spoons
(Alternative: Silicone muffin cups for easier removal)
INGREDIENTS
Base Recipe:
– 3 cups old-fashioned oats (300g)
– 2 cups milk of choice (480ml)
– 2 large eggs
– 1/3 cup maple syrup (80ml)
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C
2. Grease muffin tin thoroughly or line with paper liners
3. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl: oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt
4. Whisk wet ingredients in medium bowl: milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla
5. Pour wet into dry ingredients, stir until combined
Let sit 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid
6. Fold in your chosen mix-ins
7. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups
STORAGE & MAKE-AHEAD
– Refrigerate up to 5 days in airtight container
– Freeze up to 3 months
– Reheat in microwave 30 seconds or until warm
VARIATIONS
Classic Combos:
– Apple Cinnamon: Add diced apple + extra cinnamon
– Berry Blast: Mix in fresh/frozen berries
– PB Banana: Swirl in peanut butter + mashed banana
– Double Chocolate: Add cocoa powder + chocolate chips
