Description
These Baked Apple Pie Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and healthy breakfast option combining the comforting flavors of apple pie with wholesome oats. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and filled with creamy centers of either cream cheese or almond butter, these oatmeal cups are baked to golden perfection and served with Greek yogurt and honey for a satisfying morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 apple, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Filling
- 6 tsp cream cheese or almond butter
To Serve
- Greek yogurt
- Honey
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well mixed. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine. Fold in the finely chopped apples and chopped pecans evenly into the mixture.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon half of the oatmeal mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about halfway. Place 1 teaspoon of cream cheese or almond butter in the center of each cup. Then, cover each with the remaining oat mixture to fill the cups.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oatmeal cups are golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the oatmeal cups warm topped with a generous dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for added sweetness and creaminess.
Notes
- Use any milk of your choice—dairy or plant-based alternatives work well.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans and almond butter, using cream cheese or a seed butter instead.
- These oatmeal cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to swap apples with other fruits like pears or berries based on seasonality.
- The cream cheese can be replaced with almond butter for a dairy-free filling.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves with cinnamon can enhance the apple pie flavor.
