Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups (Printable)

Moist oatmeal cups filled with tender apples and warm cinnamon for a wholesome start or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 1/3 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruits

10 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apple (about 1 large apple)

→ Optional Add-ins

11 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Combine oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir to blend evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in diced apples and any optional nuts or dried fruit carefully to maintain texture.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
07 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
08 - Allow the cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like cinnamon toast and custard had a baby, but they're actually good for you.
  • Make a batch on Sunday and you've got grab-and-go breakfasts that beat any store-bought bar.
  • The texture stays moist for days, and your kitchen smells incredible while they bake.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest in the pan; I learned this the hard way by eagerly transferring them too soon and watching them fall apart.
  • The apples release moisture as they bake, which is why these stay tender for days—but if you're using watery apples, don't use the full amount.
  • These are forgiving about sweetness; if you prefer them less sweet, reduce the maple syrup by a tablespoon and let the cinnamon and apples shine instead.
03 -
  • Dice your apples just before mixing so they don't brown or dry out; if you prep ahead, toss them with a squeeze of lemon juice to keep them fresh.
  • If your muffins dome too much and brown before the centers set, tent them loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes of baking.

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