Description
These Baked Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and convenient breakfast or snack option made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and sweetened with maple syrup. They are baked until golden and crisp on the edges, then filled with creamy Greek yogurt and topped with your favorite fresh fruit or nuts, making a nutritious and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal Cups
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted, to grease the pan, or other cooking oil)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, agave nectar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or your favorite type of yogurt)
- Desired toppings (such as diced fruit, fresh berries, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly brush the insides of a muffin pan’s cups with melted coconut oil or grease them using cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Oatmeal Cups: Using two heaping tablespoons of the oat mixture, fill each muffin cup. Press down firmly with the tablespoon to shape the mixture into a cup with a hollow center for filling.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups turn a light golden brown color around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes. Then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their shape and crispness.
- Fill and Serve: Once cooled, fill each oatmeal cup with Greek yogurt. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or your preferred toppings to add flavor and texture. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Use honey or agave nectar if you prefer a different sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- To make these cups vegan, opt for dairy-free yogurt alternatives.
- Store leftover oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These cups can be reheated briefly in the oven or microwave before serving if desired.