Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups (Cozy, Portable & Naturally Sweetened) 🍎✨

 

Fall might have inspired it, but this cozy little recipe works all year round. Baked apple oatmeal cups are like having your morning bowl of oats — but in a handheld, mess-free form. They're soft, chewy, full of warming spices, and naturally sweetened with apples and a touch of maple syrup.

They’re also freezer-friendly, meal prep-friendly, and picky-eater approved. Whether you’re grabbing one on your way out the door or pairing a couple with some yogurt and nut butter for a more filling meal, these are a game changer.

🍎 Why You’ll Love Them

These oatmeal cups are:

• Made with simple pantry staples

• Refined sugar free

• Packed with fiber + slow-releasing energy

• Great for kids and adults alike

• Cozy AF (yes, that’s a vibe now)

They taste like apple pie meets oatmeal cookie, but they’re secretly loaded with goodness. Plus, they smell like heaven while baking.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 medium apple, finely chopped (skin on or off — your call)

• Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or a spoon of nut butter

🔥 How to Make Them

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until well combined.

5. Fold in the chopped apples and any extras like nuts or raisins.

6. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tin. Fill to the top — they won’t rise much.

7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden on top. Let them cool before removing.

🧁 How to Serve & Store

These are delicious warm or cold. Pair two with a cup of coffee for a satisfying on-the-go breakfast, or smear one with peanut butter for an afternoon pick-me-up.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

• Freeze in batches for up to 2 months

• Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven — still moist and flavorful

🍂 Make It Your Own

You can absolutely switch it up:

• Use pears or bananas instead of apples

• Add shredded carrot or zucchini for hidden veggies

• Mix in dark chocolate chunks for a treat

• Add a dash of cardamom or ginger for more spice

These oatmeal cups are the definition of comfort + convenience.
Bake a batch today and thank yourself all week.