Baked Oatmeal Cups Greek Yogurt (Print Version)

Portable oatmeal cups baked with applesauce and honey, topped with sweetened Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for easy mornings.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

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, combine applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all dry oats are moistened and the batter is uniform.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of blueberries, diced apples, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or dried fruit until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each 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 to desired sweetness.
10 - Top each cooled oatmeal cup with a spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They bake into perfect portions that actually keep you full until lunch
  • You can customize the add-ins based on whatever needs using up in the kitchen
  • The creamy yogurt topping makes them feel like a treat instead of meal prep
02 -
  • Let them cool completely before adding the yogurt topping or it will melt everywhere
  • These freeze beautifully without the topping and reheat in about 30 seconds
  • The cups should feel set and spring back slightly when touched, not jiggly
03 -
  • Spray your muffin liners with cooking spray for absolutely no sticking
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking for even better texture
  • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform portions

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