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Baked Oatmeal Cups

Baked oatmeal is a make-ahead breakfast that is delicious, packed with flavor and easily customizable.
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Prep Time13 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Egg-Free, Fall, Muffins, Nut-Free, Oatmeal, Peanut-Free, Tree Nut-Free, Winter
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (300g) old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup (60g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk chocolate or white chocolate)
  • 1/3 cup (65g) raisins (or any dried)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) craisins (or any dried)
  • 1-3/4 cups (429g) milk (any type of milk works)
  • 1/3 cup (84g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup (60g) mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup (56g) butter, melted (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4 cup (67g) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (70g) honey
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease or line a large muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. A 9x9” pan, mini loaf pans or a regular muffin tin may be used – bake times will need to be adjusted slightly.
  • Gather all ingredients; mash banana on a cutting board and chop dried fruit if desired.
  • Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon and mix all dry ingredients together.
  • Add remaining wet ingredients into the bowl and mix together.
  • Distribute evenly among muffin tins, filling about ⅔ full. Make sure there is enough liquid in each well. If using a 9x9” pan or mini loaf pans, spread the mixture into the pan(s).
  • Bake at 350℉ until the oatmeal looks set and not watery. Approximate bake times are as follows, however bake times may vary.
    For a jumbo muffin pan or 9x9” pan, bake for 30-35 minutes. For mini loaf pans or standard size muffin tin, bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool for 5-10 minutes before removing.
  • Eat while warm or cool completely and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm up before eating.

Notes

  1. Bake the oatmeal batter right away or the oatmeal may soak up all of the liquid. To make ahead, bake and then refrigerate or freeze.
  2. Unsweetened applesauce was used in place of eggs, but 2 large eggs can be used instead.
  3. You can substitute ½ cup (106g) of brown sugar instead of using the maple syrup and honey. Or, you can use only maple syrup or only honey instead of a mix of both.