Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Print Version)
Portable oatmeal cups with creamy yogurt topping for easy breakfast
# 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 (for sweetening yogurt)
15 - Fresh berries or fruit, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until all dry components are fully incorporated and a thick batter forms.
05 - Gently fold in chosen add-ins such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Divide oatmeal mixture evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until cups are set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
09 - Once oatmeal cups have cooled completely, top each with a spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt and garnish with fresh fruit or berries.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can grab two on your way out the door and feel like an adult who has their life together
- The creamy yogurt topping makes them feel fancy enough for weekend company
02 -
- Overfilling the muffin cups will make them spill over and create a mess
- Letting them cool completely before adding yogurt prevents the topping from melting into a puddle
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and quickly
- Set a timer for 22 minutes and check then, they can go from perfect to dry fast