Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Portable oatmeal cups with creamy yogurt topping for breakfast 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 tbsp melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp 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 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 applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or spoon until all dry ingredients are incorporated and a thick batter forms.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of blueberries, 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 approximately 3/4 full. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop for consistent portions.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until cups are set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
08 - Transfer oatmeal cups to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before adding toppings.
09 - In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup until sweetened to your preference.
10 - Top each cooled oatmeal cup with a generous spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like breakfast cake but are actually packed with wholesome ingredients
  • You can grab one with your coffee and feel like you have your life together
  • The yogurt topping makes them feel fancy enough for brunch with friends
02 -
  • Let them cool completely before adding the yogurt topping or it will melt and slide right off
  • These taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to meld together
  • If using frozen berries, toss them in a little flour first so they don't sink to the bottom
03 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups evenly and quickly
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking for fluffier results

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