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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups Recipe

Abby Marlow
These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups are cozy, wholesome, and beginner-friendly. With apples, warm spices, and oats, they’re perfect for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts. You’ll love how simple and satisfying they are to bake ahead.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 oatmeal cups
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flax eggs 2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp warm water
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 2 ½ cups)
  • Cooking spray or oil for muffin tin

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
  • In a small bowl, mix ground flax with warm water to make flax eggs. Let sit until gel-like.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flax eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, soy milk, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  • Fold in diced apple pieces evenly.
  • Fill muffin cups with ⅓–½ cup batter each (makes 12).
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing.

Notes

For the best Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups, use Honeycrisp apples for sweetness and texture. Variation: swap apples for pears or blueberries for a fun twist.
Nutrition (per 1 oatmeal cup, approximate)
Calories: 150
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 9g
Keyword Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups, baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, oatmeal muffins, plant-based meal prep