Description
These Baked Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and wholesome breakfast option, combining hearty rolled oats with warm cinnamon and honey, baked to golden perfection. They serve as a versatile base that can be topped with your favorite yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, or even sweet treats like chocolate chips for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 2 egg whites
Optional Toppings
- Yogurt (choose your favorite flavor)
- Fresh fruit (chopped)
- Nuts and seeds
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a regular-sized muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring the bottoms and sides of each muffin cup are well-coated. Set the tin aside for now.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add the honey, melted coconut oil, and egg whites, then mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined.
- Form Oatmeal Cups: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the oatmeal mixture into each muffin cup. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of each cup to create a small well or bowl shape in the center for toppings.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of the oatmeal cups are golden brown and just starting to crisp.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the oatmeal cups to cool for 2-3 minutes. Carefully loosen each cup by running a knife gently around the edge, then twist and pull them out of the tin.
- Serve and Store: Serve the oatmeal cups warm, topped with your choice of yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, chocolate chips, or even ice cream. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- Use gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference and seasonal availability.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture before baking.
- These oatmeal cups can be made ahead and reheated gently in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
