These delicious and healthy Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are one of my go-to healthy breakfasts that are super easy to meal prep ahead of time for those busy mornings. Moist, flavourful, and packed with nutritious and wholesome ingredients - it's easy to see why these are such a hit!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These Baked Oatmeal Cups are a hit for busy schedules, offering a quick and convenient grab-and-go breakfast or mid-day snack. They're beloved for several reasons:
- Wholesome ingredients - made with simple pantry staples, ensuring each bite is packed with nutritious goodness.
- Easy preparation - whether using an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer, they're quick and effortless to prepare.
- Kid-friendly - children love them, making them an ideal choice for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Customizable - easily personalized by adding your favorite mix-ins to suit your tastes.
- Flourless - despite their muffin-like texture, they're flourless, appealing to various dietary preferences.
- Time-saving meal prep - perfect for batch preparation, they can be stored in the fridge or freezer, ready to grab-and-go whenever needed—a convenient time-saver.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Rolled oats - these provide a delightful soft and chewy texture. Old-fashioned rolled oats are recommended, but quick oats can also be used.
- Milk - I personally prefer unsweetened almond milk, but any type of milk will work.
- Egg - you can also use a flax egg as a vegan alternative. (See notes below for instructions on how to make it!)
- Maple syrup - I use maple syrup as my preferred sweetener. You can adjust the amount to your liking or substitute with honey or agave syrup.
- Vanilla extract - for a pop of vanilla flavour.
- Baking powder - helps the oatmeal cups rise and expand, creating a fluffy texture.
- Ground cinnamon - adds a hint of spice to enhance the flavour profile.
- Banana - make sure to use a ripened banana - the browner and more spotted it is, the sweeter it'll taste! The banana will also provide some added moisture to the oatmeal cups.
- Strawberries - provides tartness and juiciness into every bite.
- Almonds - sliced almonds add nuttiness and crunchiness to the texture, along with some healthy fats.
- Salt - to help bring out the flavours.
Instructions
STEP 1: Slice up fresh strawberries into small pieces, about ⅓ cup.
STEP 2: Into 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 have two excellent options: using either an oven or an air fryer. Personally, I find my Cosori air fryer or Breville Smart Oven perfect for this recipe and other baking needs. These appliances heat up quickly, ensure even cooking, and consistently deliver excellent results.
For baking, I recommend using a 6-cup muffin tin that fits perfectly into my Smart Oven. Alternatively, silicone liners work well—they fit snugly in both a muffin tin and an air fryer. I prefer Oxo silicone liners with pull-tabs for effortless removal of the oatmeal cups.
Meal Prep and Storage
These oatmeal cups are ideal 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. For meal prep, I find Rubbermaid containers particularly convenient due to their various sizes, which simplify organizing and storing meals effectively.
Toasty's Tips
- Add-ins and toppings - customize your oatmeal cups with your favourite ingredients to enhance both flavour and nutrition. You can also adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners.
- Substitute for egg - for a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Increase batch size - scale up the recipe easily by using a 12-cup muffin tray and doubling all ingredients to make a larger batch. Adjust the baking time accordingly to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Add protein powder - boost the protein content by adding a scoop of protein powder to the batter. If you add more powder, consider adding a bit of extra milk to balance the dryness it may cause.
- Adjust sweetness - tailor the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners used in the recipe. This allows you to achieve the perfect level of sweetness to suit your taste preferences.
FAQ
My baked oatmeal cups seem undercooked. What do I do?
To ensure your oatmeal cups are thoroughly baked, follow these steps:
- Insert a toothpick into the center of an oatmeal cup.
- If the toothpick comes out clean without any batter sticking to it, the oatmeal cups are ready.
- If there's batter clinging to the toothpick, continue baking for another 2 minutes.
- Check again with a toothpick to verify doneness.
I'm vegan. Can I use something other than an egg?
Absolutely! A "flax egg" is a fantastic vegan substitute for traditional eggs. Here's how you can make it:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water.
- Stir well and let the mixture sit until it thickens.
This flax egg mixture can be used as a replacement for one large egg in baking recipes. It helps bind ingredients together while adding moisture, similar to a regular egg, making it a versatile option for vegan baking and cooking.
Other Flavours to Try
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups
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
- ¾ banana - mashed
Mix-ins
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup sliced strawberries
Toppings
- ¼ banana - sliced
Instructions
- Slice up fresh strawberries into small pieces, about ⅓ cup.
- Into 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 in your favourite mix-ins, and fold them into the batter.
- 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 your oatmeal cups with your favourite ingredients to enhance both flavour and nutrition. You can also adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners.
- Increase batch size - scale up the recipe easily by using a 12-cup muffin tray and doubling all ingredients to make a larger batch. Adjust the baking time accordingly to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Add protein powder - boost the protein content by adding a scoop of protein powder to the batter. If you add more powder, consider adding a bit of extra milk to balance the dryness it may cause.
- Adjust sweetness - tailor the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners used in the recipe. This allows you to achieve the perfect level of sweetness to suit your taste preferences.
- Substitute for egg - for a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens.
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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