Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Print)
Portable oatmeal cups topped with creamy yogurt for easy breakfast on the go.
# What You Need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts
12 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
→ Topping
13 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
15 - Fresh berries or fruit for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until all dry patches are incorporated and a thick batter forms.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of optional add-ins such as berries, diced apples, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop for consistent portioning.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the cups are set in the center and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
08 - While oatmeal cups cool, mix Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup in a small bowl until sweetened to your taste.
09 - Once oatmeal cups have cooled completely, top each with a generous spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt and garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit. Serve immediately or store for later.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Grab one from the fridge and breakfast is ready in seconds
- The yogurt topping makes them feel fancy without any morning effort
02 -
- Let them cool completely before adding the yogurt topping or it will melt and slide off
- The cups firm up as they cool, so do not worry if they seem soft right out of the oven
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if you need to avoid gluten
- Make a double batch and freeze half for especially busy weeks