Baked Oatmeal Cups | 10 Easy & Delcious Baked Oatmeal Recipes (2024)

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These healthy Baked Oatmeal Cups are a quick-fix breakfast you can make ahead of time and grab on the go! There are more than 10 different flavors to choose from, and each one is super tasty and easy to make. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free with grain-free, vegan, paleo, low carb and keto options.

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Updated April 2023

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipes

Are you ever in too much of a hurry in the morning to cook up a healthy breakfast? Well, not anymore! These baked oatmeal cups are the perfect solution. You can make them in advance or whip them up in no time on busy mornings.

From carrot cake to cinnamon apple, there are more than 10 yummy flavors to try! Once you learn how to make one variation, you can make them all –the recipe is pretty much the same across the board. So the question is, which flavor will be your favorite?

What Are Oatmeal Cups?

Oatmeal cups are basically just baked oatmealthat’s shaped into portable, single-sized servings. Instead of spreading the batter into a casserole dish, you’re going to divide it into a muffin tin instead. The result is a batch of healthy grab-and-go breakfast muffins for the whole family!

Is This a Healthy Make Ahead Breakfast?

Made with old-fashioned oats and unsweetened almond milk, these oatmeal cookie cups are a highly nutritious breakfast option. They’re dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free, and some of the variations cater to additional dietary restrictions. Each version is flavored with healthy ingredients like nuts, fruits and vegetables!

As for the make-ahead aspect, these oatmeal cups are a great choice. They can be prepared as early as 3 months in advance! If you’re looking for ways to level up your meal prep game, you need these breakfast muffins in your life.

Recipe Ingredients

These oatmeal cups are made with simple pantry ingredients. And the recipe is flexible, so you can easily use what you like or have on hand in your kitchen!

Unsweetened Almond Milk: Or any other plant-milk of choice.
Eggs: For vegan baked oatmeal cups, use flax eggs instead.
Maple Syrup: Or coconut nectar syrup, date syrup or any other liquid sweetener. For keto baked oatmeal, use yacon syrup or Lakanta sugar-free maple syrup.
Melted Coconut Oil: Or any other neutral oil.
Pure Vanilla Extract:For flavor and sweetness.
Baking Powder: Just a teaspoon!
Ground Cinnamon: Feel free to include additional spices like nutmeg, ground ginger, etc.
Sea Salt: Just a pinch, to balance out the flavors.
Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Or quick oats. For a grain-free paleo baked oatmeal, sub with a mix of roughly chopped coconut flakes and sliced almonds.
Add-Ins of Choice:This can be dried fruit, orange zest, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or whatever else you like! Check out the flavor variations below for more ideas.

For Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups

Ground Cinnamon: Add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon for this flavor.
Applesauce: Unsweetened.
Apple: Peeled, cored and diced.
Apple Slices: Optional, for garnish.

For Banana Oatmeal Cups

Creamy Almond Butter: Or another nut/seed butter.
Ripe Banana: Mashed.
Sliced Banana: To garnish.

For Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Cups

Ground Nutmeg: For that perfect spiced carrot cake flavor.
Applesauce: Unsweetened.
Carrots: Shredded.
Coconut: Unsweetened, shredded.
Raisins: Or craisins.
Pecans: Or walnuts, chopped.

For Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cups

Chocolate Chunks: You can use dark, semi-sweet, dairy-free, etc.

For Honey Nut Baked Oatmeal

Honey: Be sure to leave out the maple syrup; honey takes its place as the liquid sweetener for this flavor.
Walnuts: Chopped, plus more for topping.

For Lemon Poppyseed Baked Oatmeal Cups

Lemon Juice & Zest: From 1 lemon.
Almond Extract: For flavor.
Poppyseeds: Toasted, if possible.
Sliced Almonds: You’ll need some for the batter and some more to use as a topping, if desired

For Pineapple Coconut Oatmeal Cups

Fresh Pineapple: Chopped.
Shredded Coconut: Plus more for topping, if desired.

For Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Cups

Canned Pumpkin: Not pumpkin pie filling.
Pumpkin Seeds: Shelled.
Dried Cranberries: Or raisins.

For Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal Cups

Fresh Raspberries: I love sneaking fresh berries into my breakfasts.
Freeze-Dried Raspberries: With fresh and dried fruit, you get the best of both worlds! But if you’d prefer to use only fresh fruit, you can leave these out.
Dark Chocolate Chips: Or chocolate chunks.

For Strawberry Oatmeal Cups

Fresh Strawberries: Chopped.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Optional.

For Grain-Free, Paleo Vegan Oatmeal Cups

Coconut Flakes: Unsweetened to use as a grain-free option in place of therolled oats.
Almond Flour: Or almond meal.
Baking Powder: Use a gluten-free variety.
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Flaxseeds: to make this vegan and egg-free.
Almond Milk: Or other milk of choice.
Applesauce: Unsweetened; you can use an egg instead if you’re not vegan.
Maple Syrup:Or coconut nectar syrup, date syrup or any other liquid sweetener. For keto baked oatmeal, use yacon syrup or Lakanta sugar-free maple syrup.
Vanilla Extract

What Kinds of Oats to Use

I like to use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe because I find that they give the best texture. Instant oats work well too– just avoid using steel-cut oats. If you’re gluten-free, make sure the oats you use are compliant with your dietary needs.

How to Make Baked Oatmeal Cups

Here’s the basic oatmeal recipe to follow.Be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions, photos and watch the video below to see how easy they are to make!

Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line it with silicone liners. Set aside.
Make Batter: If using flax eggs, mix the flax seeds and water in a large bowl to make the flax egg. Set aside until thickened (about 2 minutes). If you’re using a regular egg, add it to a large bowl as normal. After 2 minutes, whisk in the milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Fold in the oats, then any desired add-ins.
Bake:Divide your batter evenly between the muffin liners and bake your oatmeal cups at 350°F for 20 minutes. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for at least 5 minutes.

Tips for Success

These quick tips and tricks will help you make perfect baked oatmeal cups with ease. Be sure to look over them!

Use Cooking Spray or Silicone Liners: Don’t forget to coat your muffin tin with cooking spray or line a baking sheet with siliconemuffin liners. Don’t use paper liners, or the oatmeal cups will stick to them.
Sweeten to Taste: These baked oatmeal cups are refined sugar-free and use maple syrup to sweeten them up. Feel free to swap or add additional honey, coconut sugar, date puree, or your favorite low-carb sweetener instead.
Add Toppings: Want to make multiple different flavors in one batch? Start with the basic oatmeal cups recipe and get creative! You can divide the batter in half and make two different flavors or add a unique topping to each breakfast cookie.
Adjust Ingredients for Grain-Free Oatmeal Cups: All of these recipes start with the same oatmeal cup base, except for the Grain Free & Paleo variation. In any case, make sure you adjust your ingredients so the oatmeal cups are compliant with your dietary needs.
Serving Ideas: These oatmeal cups are great by themselves, but you can also pair them with with yogurt, almond milk, nut butter or some jam to liven things up!

How to Store Baked Oatmeal Cups

Store your baked oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Be sure to let them cool completely before refrigerating them.

How to Reheat Oatmeal Cups

You can simply let your leftover oatmeal cookies come to room temperature, or you can heat them back up! To warm them in the oven, remove the liners and cut each oatmeal cup in half. Assemble them on a lightly greased baking sheet and heat at 300°F until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

You can also reheat them in the microwave, if desired. This is great for warming up one or two at a time! Simply wrap each oatmeal cup in a paper towel and microwave in 15-second increments until warm. It should take around 30 seconds to a minute, but it depends on your microwave.

Can I Freeze These?

Yes! These freezer-friendly oatmeal breakfast cookies are perfect for meal prepping. Once cooled, wrap each cup in plastic wrap and place them all in a freezer-safe bag or container. Enjoy them within 3 months, making sure to thaw them overnight in the fridge before you plan to eat them. Feel free to thaw and reheat one or two at a time, as needed.

More Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Need more healthy and delicious oatmeal recipes? Check out the following recipes!

Easy Oatmeal Bowls – 6 Ways
How to Make Steel Cut Oats – Instant Pot and Stovetop
Energy Bites – 12 Ways
Overnight Oats Recipes – 9 Ways
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars – 12 Ways
Breakfast Egg Muffins – 9 Ways

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Baked Oatmeal Cups - 10 Ways!

Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts apply to basic oatmeal cups.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Oatmeal Cups - 10 Ways!

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 176 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 3g6%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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