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Freezer Friendly Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups

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These freezer friendly healthy baked apple oatmeal cups are soft, hearty, and packed with cozy apple cinnamon flavor. Perfect for meal prep, they make an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a muffin tin or line with silicone muffin cups.
  2. Peel and dice the apples into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples and any optional add-ins.
  7. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups are golden and set in the center.
  9. Allow the oatmeal cups to cool for several minutes before removing from the pan.
  10. Serve warm or cool completely before storing or freezing.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Almond milk or oat milk can be substituted for dairy milk.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cooled oatmeal cups in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Microwave refrigerated cups for 20–30 seconds or frozen cups for 45–60 seconds.
  • Firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best.
  • Flax eggs can be used as an egg substitute.

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