Easy 4 Ingredient Baked Oatmeal Cups
Easy 4 Ingredient Baked Oatmeal Cups are a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast or snack made with oats, bananas, milk, and honey. They’re naturally sweet, hearty, and customizable — perfect for busy mornings or healthy snacking on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 oatmeal cups
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, milk, and honey (or maple syrup) to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some liquid.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best flavor.
- Customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Make it vegan by using plant-based milk and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
