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Home » Breakfast » Baked Oatmeal Cups

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Published: Apr 18, 2022 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Allison · 20 Comments

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Baked Oatmeal Cups are a cross between a muffin and oatmeal. Packed with nut butter, mashed banana, oats, and maple syrup and filled with your favorite mix-ins (chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, or berries). A quick and easy breakfast or snack that is nutritious and delicious!

We’ve been in a major breakfast rut and these Baked Oatmeal Cups finally have us excited about breakfast again. My kids love them, they are healthy, and there are so many different flavor variations. If you’re looking for recipes using oats, we have several delicious options. Try our Oatmeal Pancakes, Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Berry Baked Oatmeal, too.

Stack of two baked oatmeal cups filled with chocolate chips.
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Ingredients needed

  • Oats (old fashioned/rolled oats work best)
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Bananas (overripe bananas are best, they’re extra sweet)
  • Almond butter, peanut butter or any other nut/seed butter
  • Maple syrup (swap for honey, if desired)
  • Eggs
  • Milk (dairy milk or plant based milk both work)
  • Vanilla
  • Optional flavorings and mix-ins: cinnamon, chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, berries.
Baked oatmeal cup with raisins and chocolate.

Recipe overview

Combine wet ingredients, whisking until well combined.

Eggs, banana, almond butter, milk in a glass bowl next to a whisk.

Sprinkle dry ingredients on top and stir until well combined.

Baked oatmeal batter in a glass bowl.

Add the mix-ins.

Chocolate chips and oatmeal in a glass bowl.

Scoop into greased muffin cups and bake.

Baked oatmeal batter in muffin cups topped with chocolate chips.

Mix in options

You can add any of the following to the batter before baking. We recommend about 1 generous cup of mix-ins. Feel free to mix and match, too!

  • Chocolate chips
  • Raisins
  • Dried cranberries
  • Dried cherries
  • Nuts
  • Fresh berries (large berries chopped)

Note: The muffins pictured contain our favorite combination which is chocolate chips, raisins, and walnuts.

Love chocolate? Try these: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cups.

Stack of baked oatmeal cups with chocolate and raisins.

Serving and storage

Serving: Serve slightly warm and eat with your hands (like a muffin) or with a fork. You can also drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.

Storage: Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave right before serving.

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Baked oatmeal cup with raisins and chocolate

Baked Oatmeal Cups

These Baked Oatmeal Cups are packed with nut butter, mashed banana, oats, and maple syrup and filled with your favorite mix-ins (chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, or berries).
4.91 from 11 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size overripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, honey can be substituted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk, plant based or dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats , see note
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 generous cup mix-ins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh berries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana, almond butter, syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add oats, baking powder, and salt and stir witha wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well combined. Stir in mix-ins.
  • Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cups (I use an ice cream scoop). Bake for 16-20 minutes, until cooked through. The edges should just be beginning to turn golden brown. The muffins might seem soft and delicate, they will firm up as they cool. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes. If necessary, run a thin knife around the outside of each muffin and remove from the pan. Serve warm.

Notes

Oats: I like to pulse half of the oats in a food processor. I find that this helps make the texture of the muffins a bit softer. Pulse about 7-8 times, until the oats are coarsely ground. You can skip this step if you’d prefer.
Mix-in options
You can add any of the following to the batter before baking. We recommend about 1 generous cup of mix-ins. Feel free to mix and match, too!
  • Chocolate chips
  • Raisins
  • Dried cranberries
  • Dried cherries
  • Nuts
  • Fresh berries (large berries chopped)

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Danielle

    February 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    These look like the perfect healthy snack or breakfast. How yummy 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes

    February 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    I hope school went well. I love these treats – the oats and bananas make them sound very satisfying.

    Reply
  3. Lizzie

    February 22, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    These look so tasty! I’m sure Maple syrup really adds to the flavour (though of course all simple sugars are fairly equal nutritionally). My son’s at nursery 3 days a week so I know how hard mornings can be!`

    Reply
  4. Kristina @ Love & Zest

    February 22, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    These would make a great snack or breakfast option!

    Reply
  5. Chris

    February 22, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    These looks so scrummy!! Can’t wait to give them a go! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  6. Judy Oleksik

    August 19, 2018 at 5:02 am

    Good Morning,
    I am into my third week of getting refined sugars and flours out of my daily eating. The one issue I have is I am baking with almond flour, coconut flour, honey, maple syrup and these last two ingredients are a type of sugar correct? I have been using bone meal protein and flax meal in my banana bread and it is excellent but Josh Axe doesn’t put calorie content in his recipes but they are healthy. I just am not able to go without something once in a while for a treat. I have lost 10 lbs. over these last three weeks eating healthier. I just don’t know how much to eat of the healthier stuff and should I keep it once in a while or could I have one of your oatmeal muffins more than once in a weeks time. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      August 20, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Hi, Judy. Good for you! Yes, maple syrup and honey are considered UNrefined sugar. These oatmeal cups are completely free from refined sugar as long as you leave out the chocolate chips. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Angela

    September 12, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    Can you use instant oats?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 12, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Yes, that should work.

      Reply
  8. Melissa

    September 28, 2018 at 6:09 am

    4 stars
    Can I use mini muffin cups?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 28, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Sure. Just bake for less time – until they’re no longer wet in the middle.

      Reply
  9. Gina

    April 19, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    Love these for a quick breakfast on the go. So easy to customize too with whatever add-ins you like or have on hand!

    Reply
    • Susie Finegan

      April 21, 2022 at 6:00 am

      5 stars
      I combined the ingredients in my food processor, first pulsing the oats and bananas, then adding the rest. The mixture was thin. I filled the muffin tin and topped each with chopped almonds. Thank you for a super easy, healthy breakfast recipe

      Reply
  10. Brandy

    April 19, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! This was the perfect make ahead breakfast I needed for some busy mornings! Tasty, easy, and great for grab-and-go!

    Reply
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