Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Print Version)
Portable oatmeal cups with Greek yogurt topping—ideal for breakfast or wholesome snacking on the go.
# What You 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
15 - Fresh berries or fruit for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and a uniform batter forms.
05 - Gently fold in any optional add-ins such as berries, diced apples, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup approximately 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the cups are set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
08 - Transfer the oatmeal cups to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before adding toppings.
09 - In a small bowl, mix plain Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
10 - Top each cooled oatmeal cup with a spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh berries or fruit and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can grab one on your way out and actually eat something warm instead of skipping breakfast
- The yogurt topping makes them feel fancy enough for company but simple enough for Tuesday mornings
02 -
- Let them cool completely before adding the yogurt or it will melt right off
- These freeze beautifully without the topping, so make a double batch and stash half
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and quickly
- Check them at 20 minutes because ovens vary and you do not want to overbake