Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Printer-friendly)
Portable oatmeal cups with Greek yogurt topping, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
# What you'll need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts
12 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
→ Topping
13 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
15 - Fresh berries or fruit for garnish
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened and the mixture is uniform.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of blueberries, diced apples, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or dried fruit until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cups are set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
08 - Transfer the oatmeal cups from the muffin tin to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before adding toppings.
09 - In a small bowl, mix plain Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until well combined and sweetened to taste.
10 - Top each cooled oatmeal cup with a spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cups saved my mornings when I started a new job and needed breakfast I could grab while running out the door
- The yogurt topping makes them feel fancy enough for brunch but simple enough for Tuesday mornings
02 -
- Let them cool completely before storing or they'll get soggy from trapped steam
- The yogurt topping should be added right before eating, not during storage
03 -
- Mashed banana works beautifully in place of applesauce and adds natural sweetness
- Certified gluten-free oats make these completely gluten-free if needed