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What we have here is the perfect apple-cinnamon oatmeal breakfast. To go.
When I made my Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Cups this summer, I promised that more flavors of these portable breakfast cups would be coming out of my kitchen.
Here’s the fall version that is absolutely wonderful with a strong cup of black coffee. Or a cream-filled, sugared up version. Whatever makes you happy.
I was actually motivated to make these for Luke, since he refuses to eat anything from a spoon. Regular oatmeal is way too messy, so I knew a baked version was just what he needed. These are perfect for his little fingers to pick up. (I broke the cup into pieces for him.)
Because I rarely have time to spend a whole lot of time on breakfast, I mixed the ingredients together the night before and then just baked it in the morning. It worked perfectly.
The leftovers make for a great, quick breakfast or a nourishing snack. They are just barely sweet, with only a little banana acting as a sweetener. (You can’t taste the banana that is baked into these.) The soft, cinnamon-spiked apple pieces are perfect against the creamy oatmeal center.
I’m pretty sure that these baked oatmeal cups are the perfect breakfast for busy moms who want a quick, yet healthy breakfast for their kids. You can even make a double batch and freeze some to have on hand for mornings when everyone sleeps late or you just don’t have time to sit down and have breakfast at the table.
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups
Note: Since publishing this, I have started making these in these silicone baking cups and love them for easy storage. Either way works!
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups {Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Soy-free}
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats (use certified GF if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup milk (I used unsweetened coconut milk, but dairy or other milks will work, too)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 1/2 medium bananas)
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (I used Fuji)
Instructions
- If you plan to bake these right away, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. If not, that part can wait until the morning.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the milk, egg, and mashed banana and mix until combined. Stir in the apple.
- You can either put the mixture into the fridge overnight or continue with the directions and bake right away.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cup with the oatmeal mixture to just about the top. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cups are set. Store in the fridge or these can also be frozen. Enjoy!
Notes
- Because I knew I was making these for my 9 month old son, I only used 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. If you are not making these for a baby and you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the salt to 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon and cinnamon to 1 teaspoon.
- These are naturally sweetened with the banana and are not super sweet. You can add up to 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup if you’d like to make them sweeter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
If you love apple cinnamon oatmeal, I have two other versions! Try my Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and my Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal!
Luke loved these. He ate three cups. Meghan ate one cup. Yes, my 9-month-old son ate more than my 4-year-old daughter.
Meghan liked them, but they weren’t her favorite. After she ate hers she told me she didn’t like the apples inside. What? Umm…that’s the best part. And we eat baked cinnamon apples with dinner about once a week and she loves those. I don’t try to understand a four-year-old mind.
While Luke was continuing to chow down, Meghan had time to finish the craft we’d started the night before. She was much more interested in her ghost feet than breakfast.
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Note: This recipe was first published October 2012. It was republished with a new video September 2019.
Can I add wheatbran with oatmeal to add more fiber? If so does it change other ingredient amounts
You sure can! You may need to increase the liquid slightly if it becomes too thick.
I make these often with my two year old (mashing bananas is good for at least 5 minutes of fun;). He has a dairy allergy, so we use pea milk – which works great. Today, halfway through mixing our ingredients, I realized we were out of apples. We substituted strawberries and they were a big hit! Thank you!
I doubled the salt I more than doubled the cinnamon ….was very hopeful about this recipe but honestly there is no taste..they are very bland.
I’m sorry to hear this wasn’t a hit for you. What kind of flavor do you think would have made it better? More spices, like ginger or allspice? More apple flavor–maybe using some apple juice in place of some of the milk? More fat? This recipe is a favorite of ours, but everyone is different with their taste buds.
I increased the salt and was very generous with the cinnamon. I also TRIPLED the apples and added half a tablespoon of erythritol for some calorie free sweetening. There was absolutely no aftertaste. My whole family can’t stop eating them!! I used paper liners, and the ones I sprayed first peeled away beautifully. I also had some batter left over that I covered the bottom of a mini loaf pan and it was the most delicious generous Apple bar… I need to make these on a weekly basis. And buy an apple peeler/corer!
Have you added peanut butter to the mix for increase protein and healthy fat? (Thinking about making these for school morning breakfasts and that PB would help keep full until snack time)
I haven’t, but you certainly could!
Can I use water instead of milk? I have all the other ingredients right now except milk and I really want to make them! Or would fruit juice work?
I think it will work with water!
Made these this morning and added ad doubled the banana and cinnamon. My 9, 7 and almost 3 year old gobbled them up. So yummy! I am searching your website for other variations now! Thank you! pinned
My 9 month old daughter loves these! And they freeze great so they are perfect to pop out and throw in the microwave for any time of the day!
My son has a hard time with bananas, seems to gunk up his system no matter how little ends up in his food. Any suggestions for a replacement?
You can use apple sauce in the place of the banana.
Absolutely delicious. Simple and quick for on the go people who are trying to eat healthy. The muffins are very moist. I added some toasted pecans. Love these!,
Thanks for the feedback!
Egg allergy. What can I substitute egg for?
You can use a “flax egg” or “chia egg” here. I’ve tried both and they work fine!
What can you use instead of bananas, as I am allergic?
You can use applesauce instead of banana. You may need to add some sweetener as the applesauce won’t add quite the same level of sweetness as banana.
This is my perfect oatmeal snack, I loved using an entire big apple because it added the natural sweetness I enjoy and want my kids to have. Next time I’m going to push the mixture into a square pan (b/c they are much easier to grease) or add parchment paper – and cut them into squares. I think that will work perfectly for this recipe. Thanks for a great and easy modification idea by putting it in the fridge over night! I did that and it worked great.
Thanks for the feedback, Jessica!
Have you ever tried yUsing un sweetened applesauce in stead of bananas?
Was a great way to use those almost over ripe bananas sitting around and those apples that have been sitting in the bottom of my fridge for months now. Lol
YES! 🙂 🙂
how many is a serving and how many calories do you think is one cupcake ?
How many is a serving depends on the individual (child or adult) and if you’re eating it as a snack or a meal. Here’s the nutritional breakdown, which I’m adding to the post now:
Per Muffin Cup:
calories 84
fat 2 g
carbs 14.3 g
sugar 3.9 g
protein 3.1 g
I hope you enjoy these! 🙂
and a little bit of grated orange peel!!!
I baked these and used applesauce and apple juice instead of milk. also added toasted pecan pcs and chopped up cranberries and cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice with the apples…OMG so good. Trying to cut out bread and sweets and these are perfect in the morning with my coffee or the afternoon. I don’t like cooked oatmeal but I love these. Thank you for recipe.
You’re welcome Sharon! I’m glad you like these. 🙂
could I add protein powder to these?
I don’t see why not. Give it a try!
I made these this morning and the centers are quite moist/wet. Is that from the apples or are they not cooked? Did about 10 min over recommended cook time and the outsides are starting to burn but the insides are still moist. Are they supposed to cook like a muffin inside, or are they more like wet oatmeal? Thanks!
They are supposed to be wet like baked oatmeal in the middle. The second day they will be more firm if that’s what you prefer. You can also add more oats if you want more of a muffin rather than baked oatmeal.