These healthy and delicious Apple Raisin Baked Oatmeal Cups are one of my favourite ways to enjoy breakfast in the mornings when I'm short on time. A great meal prep time-saver, these oatmeal cups are the perfect blend of nutrition, taste, and convenience.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These Baked Oatmeal Cups are ideal for busy schedules, providing a quick and convenient grab-and-go breakfast or mid-day snack. Packed with wholesome ingredients similar to those found in oatmeal or overnight oats, they're beloved for several reasons:
- Wholesome ingredients - they're made with simple pantry staples, ensuring nutritious goodness with every bite.
- Easy to prepare - whether using an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer, they're quick and effortless to whip up.
- Kid-friendly - children love them, making them an ideal way to provide a satisfying and nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Easily customizable - add in your favourite mix-ins to suit your tastes and preferences.
- Flourless - similar to muffins but with a chewier texture, they require no flour, appealing to various dietary preferences.
- Time-saving meal prep - perfect for batch prep, they can be stored in the fridge or freezer, ready to grab-and-go whenever needed, making them a convenient time-saver.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Rolled oats - the foundation of our recipe. I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats for a delightful soft and chewy texture, though quick oats are also suitable.
- Milk of your choice - I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but any variety will work.
- Egg - can be substituted with a flax egg for a vegan option (see notes below on how to make it!)
- Maple syrup - provides sweetness; adjust the amount or substitute with honey or agave to suit your taste.
- Vanilla extract - adds a hint of vanilla flavour.
- Baking powder - to help our batter mixture rise and expand into fluffy muffin cups.
- Ground cinnamon - for a hint of spice.
- Applesauce - I prefer using unsweetened applesauce so that I can adjust the sweetness level separately, but you can use sweetened applesauce if you prefer as well.
- Apple - deliciously sweet, diced apple is the star of the show in this recipe.
- Salt - to help bring out the flavours.
Instructions
STEP 1: First, dice an apple into ½ cup of small apple chunks.
STEP 2: In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
STEP 3: Into a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients with a whisk.
STEP 4: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until well combined.
STEP 5: Add in your favourite mix-ins, and fold them into the batter.
STEP 6: Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray (or use silicone liners). Evenly distribute batter into each muffin cup.
STEP 7: Pre-heat oven at 350°F/177°C, then bake for 25 minutes or until cooked.
Alternatively, pre-heat air fryer at 330°F/165°C, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked.
STEP 8: When done, take it out and check for doneness with a toothpick. If batter sticks to the toothpick, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let it cool down for a few minutes, then enjoy!
Equipment
To bake these oatmeal cups, you'll need either an oven or an air fryer. Personally, I prefer using my Cosori air fryer or Breville Smart Oven for this recipe and for most of my baking needs. These appliances heat up quickly, ensure even cooking, and consistently deliver great results.
I recommend using a 6-cup muffin tin for baking, which fits perfectly into my Smart Oven. Alternatively, silicone liners are also great—they fit well in both a muffin tin and an air fryer. I use silicone liners from Oxo, which feature convenient pull-tabs that make removing the oatmeal cups easy.
Meal Prep and Storage
These oatmeal cups are excellent for meal prep. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months. My preferred containers for meal prep are from Rubbermaid - they come in various sizes and make meal prep effortless.
Toasty's Tips
- Add-ins and toppings: customize with your favourite ingredients to enhance the flavour or nutritional profile.
- Substitute for egg: easily swap out the egg with a flax egg for a vegan option (see below for instructions).
- Increase batch size: scale up the recipe by using a 12-cup muffin tray and doubling the ingredients to make a larger batch.
- Add protein powder: boost the protein content by incorporating a scoop of protein powder. If adding more powder, adjust by adding a bit of extra milk to balance the dryness.
- Adjust sweetness: tailor the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners used in the recipe.
FAQ
My baked oatmeal cups seem undercooked. What do I do?
Please keep in mind that every oven and air fryer is different, so cooking times may vary depending on your equipment. To ensure the oatmeal cups are fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, they're ready! If there's batter sticking to the toothpick, continue baking for an additional 2 minutes before checking again.
I'm vegan. Can I substitute the egg with something else?
Absolutely! A "flax egg" is a great vegan substitute for traditional eggs. Just mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. This mixture will replace the moisture typically provided by one large egg in recipes.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Raisin Baked Oatmeal Cups
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1.5 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 eggs
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
Mix-ins
- ½ cup diced apple
- 2 tablespoon raisins
Instructions
- First, dice an apple into ½ cup of small apple chunks.
- In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
- Into a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients with a whisk.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until well combined.
- Add the mix-ins, and fold them into the batter until well-distributed.
- Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray (or use silicone liners). Evenly distribute batter into each muffin cup.
- Pre-heat oven at 350°F/177°C, then bake for 25 minutes or until cooked. Alternatively, pre-heat air fryer at 330°F/165°C, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked.
- When done, take it out and check for doneness with a toothpick. If batter sticks to the toothpick, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let it cool down for a few minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Add-ins and toppings: customize with your favourite ingredients like fruits (mashed ripened banana, dried fruits like raisins), chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or other sweet additions to enhance flavour and sweetness.
- Substitute for egg: easily swap out the egg with a flax egg for a vegan option (see below for instructions).
- Increase batch size: Scale up the recipe by using a 12-cup muffin tray and doubling the ingredients to make a larger batch.
- Add protein powder: Boost the protein content by incorporating a scoop of protein powder. If adding more powder, adjust by adding a bit of extra milk to balance the dryness.
- Adjust sweetness: Tailor the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners used in the recipe.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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