Baked Oatmeal Cups 4-Ways
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Published May 10, 2021, Updated May 23, 2022
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Keep these baked oatmeal cups in your fridge or freezer for an easy, healthy breakfast! There’s four different flavor options so you’ll never get bored. Vegan + gluten-free.
As you probably know from my countless oatmeal recipes… I’m a BIG fan of oatmeal. I love overnight oats, steel cut oatmeal, slow cooker oatmeal, baked oatmeal, alllll the oats! Today, I wanted to focus on baked oatmeal cups! I’ve posted about baked oatmeal cups before sharing this original recipe for banana oatmeal cups and these pumpkin oatmeal cups, but I wanted to put together a full post about baked oatmeal cups because they’re pretty special and perfect for meal prep. Here’s why:
- You can make one big batch and keep them in your fridge for a week or freezer for up to 3 months.
- They’re pre-portioned so there’s built-in portion control.
- They’re super easy to reheat in the oven, toaster oven or microwave.
- They’re super portable so you can take then on-the-go.
- The flavor combinations are endless aka you can switch things up week to week so you don’t get bored.
WATCH HOW TO MAKE BAKED OATMEAL CUPS:
How do you make oatmeal cups?
Oatmeal cups are very similar to muffins. The main difference is that oatmeal cups are flourless because you’re just using oats and they have more liquid added to the batter. In addition, muffins (especially bakery-style muffins) often have a lot of processed flour and sugar, but oatmeal cups are made with the same healthy ingredients you’d would put into a bowl of oatmeal! Huge win!
To make these oatmeal cups, you simply mix your dry ingredients in one bowl and your wet ingredients in another. Combine the two gradually and then put the batter into muffin cups. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350°F and voila… you’ve got baked oatmeal cups for the week.
You can totally just use a greased muffin tin, but highly recommend investing in silicone liners because the oatmeal cups will pop right out (no wasted oatmeal) and they are super easy to clean!
What type of oats are best for oatmeal cups?
I like to use rolled oats because they’re less processed and give a good texture to the oatmeal cups, but if you only have quick / instant oats on hand those should work fine as a substitute. I don’t recommend using steel cut oats for this recipe because the oat to liquid ratio is different and the baking time is longer. If you’re looking for ways to use steel cut oats you could try these creamy steel cut oats or this apple cinnamon baked steel cut oatmeal.
How to store baked oatmeal cups?
Store them in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge or freezer. For freezing, I usually put them in a ziplock bag made specifically for the freezer.
How long do baked oatmeal cups last in the fridge?
Keep your baked oatmeal cups in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. I usually keep what I plan to eat that week in the fridge, but if I make a double batch or don’t plan to eat them all in a week for some reason, I freeze them! Which leads me to my next question…
Can you freeze baked oatmeal cups?
You sure can! Like I said, I love to make a bunch of oatmeal cups and then freeze any I don’t plan on eating that week. I usually put them in a ziplock bag made specifically for the freezer. When you’re ready to eat them, I recommend taking them out the night before and putting them in the fridge to thaw. In the morning (or whenever you’re ready to eat, pop them in the microwave or toaster oven if you prefer to eat them warm! If you forget to thaw the oatmeal cups, you can reheat it from frozen, it will just take a little longer.
How do you reheat oatmeal cups in the oven?
You can definitely reheat your oatmeal cups in the oven, but if I’m being honest I usually just pop them into the microwave or toaster oven to reheat them!
- Oven or toaster oven: remove from liner and cut the oatmeal cup in half and heating on low (250-300°F) for 5-6 minutes or until the cup is warm throughout.
- Microwave: remove oatmeal cup from liner and wrap in a paper towel, microwave until warm throughout, about 30-60 seconds.
You can thaw the frozen cups by transferring them from the freezer to the fridge the night before or cook the oat cups directly from frozen. Just wrap the frozen cup in a paper towel and heat in 30 seconds increments until warm throughout. It should only take 1-2 minutes.
Now, onto the recipe for these baked oatmeal cups! As you might notice, each of the four flavors have a base recipe and then I add in specific ingredients to customize them. These are my top four go-to flavors and they’re all delicious — you can’t go wrong!
Baked Oatmeal Cups (4 Variations)
Ingredients
Oatmeal Cups Base
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups milk, I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed, see subs below
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Chip
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 mashed bananas, about 1/2 cup
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, divided (dairy-free, if needed)
Apple Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon total
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup diced apple, divided
Blueberry Almond
- ½ cup applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter
- ¼ cup blueberries, divided
- 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
Peanut Butter Banana
- 3 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 mashed bananas, about 1/2 cup
- banana slices, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Oatmeal Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with silicone liners. Paper liners work too. Spray liners with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, ground flaxseed and vanilla. Let sit for about 5 minutes before adding remaining wet ingredients which will vary based on which type of oatmeal cup you’re making.
Chocolate Chip
- Add peanut butter, mashed bananas and 1/8 cup of mini chocolate chips into the bowl with the ground flaxseed and almond milk.
- Pour wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Scoop mixture evenly into muffin tin with liners and top each cup with remaining mini chocolate chips.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cups has set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cups to cool before transferring to a storage container and placing them in the fridge or freezer.
Apple Cinnamon
- Add extra cinnamon, almond butter, applesauce and 1/8 cup of diced apples into the bowl with the ground flaxseed and almond milk.
- Pour wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Scoop mixture evenly into muffin tin with liners and top each cup with remaining diced apples.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cups has set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cups to cool before transferring to a storage container and placing them in the fridge or freezer.
Blueberry Almond
- Add almond butter, applesauce, almonds and 1/8 cup of blueberries into the bowl with the ground flaxseed and almond milk.
- Pour wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Scoop mixture evenly into muffin tin with liners and top each cup with remaining blueberries and almonds.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cups has set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cups to cool before transferring to a storage container and placing them in the fridge or freezer.
Peanut Butter Banana
- Add peanut butter and mashed bananas into the bowl with the ground flaxseed and almond milk.
- Pour wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Scoop mixture evenly into muffin tin with liners and top each cup with banana slices, if using.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cups has set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cups to cool before transferring to a storage container and placing them in the fridge or freezer.
Video
Notes
- Flaxseed substitutions: 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds or 2 eggs or 1/3 cup egg whites
- Honey can be subbed for maple syrup
- For storage: Store baked oatmeal cups in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge (up to 7 days) or freezer (up to 3 months). For freezing, I usually put them in a ziplock bag made specifically for the freezer.
- To reheat: remove cup from liner and wrap in a paper towel, microwave until warm throughout, about 30-60 seconds. Or reheat in the toaster oven by cutting the cup in half and heating on low (250-300°F) for 5-6 minutes or until the cup is warm throughout. You can thaw the frozen cups by transferring them from the freezer to the fridge the night before or cook the oat cups directly from frozen. Just wrap the frozen cup in a paper towel and heat in 30 seconds increments until warm throughout. It should only take 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Want to see the full recipes? Click the links below:
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cups
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
When you say “rolled oats” are they the old fashioned oats or the instant oats? Thank you!! Looking forward to making these!
Good question, Cindy. I mean old fashioned oats, not the instant oats!
Can you add egg whites to the mixture before you bake them to bump up the protein?
Yes! I’d recommend replacing the 2 Tablespoons of flaxseed with 2-3 egg whites. Another option is to pair the oatmeal cups with a protein source like hard boiled eggs, scrambled egg whites or a protein shake. That’s what I usually do! 🙂
like these a lot,The convenience of keeping them in the freezer for a good snack is a plus too. My favorite is probably the peanut butter one!
can you add protein powder to these? if so what would your recommended amount be?
I think there’s an ingredient missing from the Peanut Butter Banana list; all it says is peanut butter and optional banana slices. How much banana goes in mashed?
Good catch! It should say 2 mashed bananas for the Peanut Butter Banana. Just added that ingredient.
I want to make all of them at the same time, so a little of each. How do i change recipe to make a little of each?
I figure the oatmeal base is for one of the flavors at a time? Or are we suppose to split up base 4 ways?
I know you said you can make a combo of them but it doesn’t say how to split up the ingredients or what the ingredients is for the combo? Does that make sense? I wasn’t sure about that.
Hi Danielle! My recommendation would be to split the base 4 ways. You can make all the flavors using banana or applesauce in the base recipe OR make your base without the banana and applesauce, split it in half into two bowls and then add the apple sauce and banana to each, just remember to use 1/2 what the recipe calls for so 1 banana would go in the batch for the PB Banana and the chocolate chip and 1/4 cup applesauce would go in the batch for the apple cinnamon and blueberry. I hope this makes sense.
I was totally wondering the same thing 💜
Can I use quick-cooking oats for this recipe?
Instead of almond butter or peanut butter or anything nut related (allergy) what should one use?
Sunbutter (made with sunflower seeds) or tahini are probably your best bet!
Hi, I was wondering, can I use chia seeds insted ground flaxseed. Thank you! I’m quite anxious to make them!
Thank you for healthy recipes!! It’s frustrating to join or subscribe, & then get a bunch of recipes that are loaded with unhealthy stuff—chemicals, preservatives, sugar, artificial sweeteners, added salt, refined flours,… stuff like Lipton’s Onion Soup Mix, bottled BBQ sauce, Mayo (light or otherwise), white bread, hamburger buns, white rice, boxed cake mix, flavored/sugared yogurt…etc etc etc. So, I thank you for clean eating recipes!!
Do you think cacao nibs can be substituted for the vegan chocolate chips in your oatmeal cups recipe?? Bless you!!
HI! Do you think the peanut butter could be omitted altogether for the banana ones? I would love to send these into school, but my girls don’t like the sunbutter and we can’t do any nut butters due to allergies.
Thank you!!
Fantastic baked oatmeal! Only note would be that if you are using a UK sized cupcake tin this recipe will make approx. 22 oatmeal cups and they only take 25 minutes to cook. I much prefer this size however as I made them for 2 toddlers so this made the perfect sized snack.
Any recommendations on using steel cut oats instead of rolled oats?
I’ve never made this recipe with steel cut oats and I wouldn’t recommend it. Rolled oats work best!
Hi, what can I sub for the milk in this recipe? Can i use a mix of water and something else instead?
Sure you can use water or fruit juice if you want!
Hi can I use old fashion quick oats instead of rolled oats?
What can I substitute for the milk here?
You could use water or juice if you want them to be a bit sweeter.
Hello I love the look of these. Is there anything else I could use instead of banana? I really don’t like the flavour of it. thanks
I hate bananas and do jut like applesauce, what can they be replaced with?
These sound amazing but I HATE bananas! What do you recommend substituting the bananas with?
Hi, it doesn’t say when to add the maple syrup.
Wow., thank you for catching that Alice. Just updated the recipe, but you add the maple syrup with the almond milk, flaxseed and vanilla.
What can I do if I only want to make them plain with no add ins?
Hi Charity. You’ll still want to add 2 Tablespoons of nut butter or coconut oil as well as 1/2 cup mashed banana or applesauce to the base recipe, but that’s it! 🙂
Is there anything i can use to replace the mapple syrup? I cant get that in my country.
Any other sweetener will work — honey, regular sugar, etc. Or you can leave it out if you don’t mind things being a less sweet.
Hi, why do you use baking powder if there is no flour in the recipe? what does it help for?
Baking powder increases the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods so that’s why it’s included in this recipe. You don’t need flour for baking powder to work. 🙂
Love love love these! I used the banana version with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, one tablespoon of flaxseed, one tablespoon of chia seeds, almond butter, and added walnuts too! SOOO GOOD!
I’m confused. If I’m not using chia seeds do I add eggs?
Yes. If you’re not doing chia or flaxseed, you can add 2 eggs.
Love these! I used almond butter, sugar free maple syrup, and sugar free chocolate chips. Tasted great!
I’m so glad you like these baked oatmeal cups, Melissa. Love that you’re able to make them but keep the sugar low by using the sugar-free maple syrup and chocolate chips!
Hi can I use old fashion quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes, quick oats should work just fine! 🙂
I made the blueberry almond. They were delicious. Will definitely be making these often
Hey Nancy! I’m so glad you liked the blueberry almond. Just curious, did you mean to leave a three star review?
Made the blueberries oatmeal cups super easy and very delicious next time I’ll try the chocolate chip ones …..thanks!
I have made three out of 4 of the original variations. Fabulous, easy recipe. The favorite for sure is the chocolate chip. I made 8 batches this week while visiting family. They freeze so well. There is an equally good pumpkin spice version that uses eggs instead of the flax seed available from the same author. In addition I have found adding 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder and 1 Tablespoon Espresso powder to the chocolate chip variation kicks it up a notch. I LOVE this recipe.
Good day,
Can you email me this four recipes please. This looks delicious.
Regards
Jeanne
Hey Jeanne, I can email you the blog post with the recipes!
I just made the banana PB to have breakfast prepped when I go back to work next week after maternity leave 😭. I added 1/4 cup brewers yeast to help boost milk supply. 🍼
Congrats mama!! Definitely let me know how they turn out with the brewers yeast. I’ve been loving my lactation cookies + bites, but good idea to add in brewer’s yeast to the oatmeal cups, I need to try that! 🙂
So easy and so good! I used quick oats and added chocolate chips to the blueberry recipe (I love chocolate). Very good!!!!
Yay!! Thanks for trying this recipe, Tammy. I’m so glad it turned out for you! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
Do I need to adjust for high altitude?
Good question — I’m not sure 100% sure as I’ve never cooked at high altitude. Do you usually have to adjust your baking recipes?
I haven’t made this yet, but this looks so good and I need healthy food for my daughter and I. My question is do I need the 1-1/2 cups of almond milk to each flavor? I was a little confused on that. I want to make them all
Yes, the base recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of almond milk so no matter which flavor you decide to make you’ll want to use that amount of milk.
Yum!! My new favorite breakfast! These are easy and super forgiving. I wanted more crunch so I added more almonds to the blueberry ones no problem. I ran out of oats so I added a half cup protein powder that was delicious too!
Oh yay!! I’m so glad you tried and loved these oatmeal cups, Jeanna! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, I so appreciate it. 🙂
These are great! I make them all the time. They come together so quickly and they last in the fridge all week. Highly recommend!
Yay!! So glad you’re loving the baked oatmeal cups, Maddy. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, and I have questions. If I use chia seeds, do I need to grind them or can I soak them first? Second, can I substitute vegetable or coconut oil for the almond butter?
Thanks!
Hey Cyndee – No need to grid or soak the chia seeds before, you can add them as you would add the flaxseed in the instructions. I’ve never tried using coconut oil or another oil to sub the almond butter, but I’m sure it would be fine. I’d maybe go with coconut oil versus vegetable oil. Let me know if you end up making these and how they turn out!
Thank you – these sound awesome!
Could we substitute the banana with oil or butter?
I haven’t tried it, so I’m not sure how they’ll turn out, but I think that would be just fine. You could also use applesauce instead of the mashed bananas. Let me know if you end up making these and how they turn out!
Just made the chocolate chip version…so yummy. I can’t wait to try the other ones😊
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed the chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Absolutely love these!! They are so easy to make and so convenient for breakfast. I make a dozen every week & have shared with many people. Everyone likes them. My favorite is the blueberry almond. Plan to try your energy balls next 😊
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Angela! I’m glad these oatmeal cups are a hit. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it!
Can i use Oatmilk instead of Almond Milk?
Hey Kristina! Definitely. You can use whatever type of milk you prefer. 🙂
Made the blueberry almond and used chia seeds!! Moist and delish. Just sprayed my muffin tin with an avocado oil spray and they came out very easily!!
I made the peanut butter banana version and they were a hit. Do you think these could be baked in a mini muffin tin?
So glad you enjoyed these baked oatmeal cups, Eva!! I’m sure baking these as mini muffins would work just fine! You’d probably just have to adjust the cook time. Let me know if you try it!!
Hi, I’m making these tonight but realized I don’t have applesauce or almond butter…. can I use regular butter instead ? Or do you recommend oil ? Let me know thank you so much!:)
Hey Hayley! You could use mashed bananas instead of the applesauce and you could swap the almond butter with another nut butter or even just leave it out if you don’t have any on hand. Let me know how these turn out for you!!
I’ve made each of these except for the chocolate chip version in the past, I LOVE them I’m back for more of the blueberry almond! It turns out I’m out of baking powder though and with everything going on the store is also out. Will these turn out ok if I make them without?
Hey Katy – I wouldn’t skip the baking powder, but you could try swapping the baking powder for baking soda if you have it or even making your own baking powder with baking soda + cream of tartar.
Can I use pumpkin puree instead of mashed banana?
Hey Sarina – That should work just fine!
I just made these for my daughter to have as snacks at school. We tried the blueberry almond recipe but omitted the sliced almonds since they are too hard for her. Still very good and so versatile. I can’t wait to try the apple cinnamon and peanut butter banana. Also consider trying a blueberry banana combo. That sounds delish! Always looking for healthy snack options for toddlers. Thanks for sharing!
Yay!! I’m so glad these baked oatmeal cups have been a hit with your daughter. I bet a blueberry banana combo would be delish!! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
Can this recipe be used to make cookies somehow? It’s a nice recipe & I like the ingredients but I think my kids will find the middle of the muffin dense. I liked how the top of them crisped up when baking.
Thank you for posting.
I’m not sure, I haven’t tried it, but feel free to experiment! You could always fill the muffin tin up with less of the oat mixture so the cups aren’t as dense.
I absolutely LOVE these, but do have one question for ya! When I cooked them at 35m on 350 (the apple cinnamon ones) they were still a tad mushy on the inside, but great on the outside. I cooked for 10 more minutes (probably a bit too long) and then they, of course, were nice on the inside but overdone on the out. Would it be a good idea to lower the temperature and maybe bake them for 40-45 instead?
Other than my inexperience on the baking end of things – they were delicious 😀
I’m so glad you enjoyed these baked oatmeal cups, Steffane! You could either try just cooking them for 5 more minutes (40 minutes) and covering the top with tin foil so they don’t get too overdone or you could certainly try lowering the temp to 325 and cooking them for longer. If you do that, I’d check them at 40 minutes to see how they look and cook for 5 more minutes at a time until you think they seem done. 🙂
Thanks for the recipe! My 1-year-olds love them! However, they are very crumbly. Is there a way to make them less crumbly so they are easier for them to eat? I made the blueberry almond and substituted chia seeds for flaxseeds. Thanks!
Hey Polly – Did you change anything about the recipe? Do they seem dry and overcooked to you? They definitely shouldn’t be crumbly.
No, the only thing I did was substitute chia seeds for flaxseeds. Also, I used whole milk, but I don’t think that would make a difference. I can try cooking for a shorter time to see if that helps.
No that shouldn’t make a difference! Yes, I’d maybe try cooking them for a few less minutes to see if that helps to make them not so crumbly next time. Let me know how they turn out if you make them again!
I made the apple ones and really enjoyed them! Thanks!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these baked oatmeal cups, Melinda. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
I just gave a comment, but I forgot to add – I substituted applesauce for the maple syrup and it still turned out great! This was in the apple cinnamon one.
I made the blueberry and apple ones and added hemp seeds, my kids loved it especially the 4yr old! Perfect recipe for my kids to help with too.
I made the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups and my husband and I absolutely loved them. They’re sweet but not too sweet, and the perfect size to go with a cup of coffee or as a snack. Will definitely be making these again!
AMAZING!! I made the chocolate chip/banana/ peanut butter muffins!! Love them ❤️
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed these baked oatmeal cups, Patti! Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. <3
Delicious… on my cooking plan to make tonight. Can I make some of them with fresh cherries ?
Sorry, just seeing your message. Did you end up making them? I think using fresh cherries would be delicious! Let me know how they turn out. 🙂
Does the nutrition value stay the same for all the flavors?
It varies a little bit for each flavor just based on the type of fruit used, but they’re pretty comparable. If you want the exact stats for each flavor, you can click over the individual oatmeal cup blog posts.
Would instant Quaker Oats work for this recipe?
Hey Brittany – Quick oats should work just fine! Let me know how they turn out if you end up making them. 🙂
I’d really like to incorporate my protein powder into this recipe. How would you alter the measurements?
Hey Sissy! I haven’t added protein powder to these before, but someone else said that she ran out of oats and swapped in some protein powder for the extra oats, so you could always try swapping out maybe 1/2 cup of oats with protein powder and see how that turns out. Let me know what you think if you try it!!
Did you use natural peanut butter in the recipe…if not could you use it
Yes. I use natural peanut butter in all of my recipes.
Pourrions nous avoir la recette en français please. !!!!😔
I cannot wait to make these, they look so yummy! I do have a question though…how long do they last in the freezer? Thanks!
Hey Marisa! They should last a few months in the freezer (about 3-4). Let me know if you end up trying these and what you think!
Could you sub or even omit the nut butters for anything?
Hey Jeani – You could swap the nut butter for a seed butter like tahini or sunflower butter or just leave it out if you don’t have any on hand.
Love this simple yet tasty recipe!
I chose to just make all strawberry & banana following the base recipe and adding 1 whole large banana and about 5 medium size strawberries! So good!
I’m so happy I’ve found your page – I think I’ve been making about 2 or 3 new recipes a week and I love them ALL! My family needed a healthy change from our regular “go to” menu!
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Jess!! So glad the strawberry banana ones turned out for you. Thanks for coming back to share and for leaving a star rating. The reviews are super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
These were delicious. Can I add brown sugar to sweeten all four variations? How much brown sugar would I add to each?
I’m sure adding some brown sugar would be just fine. Depending on how much you add though, you might need to add more liquid.
It looks good and delicious 😋
I made the peanut butter, banana, chocolate chip muffins! Yum! Can’t wait to try the other flavors!
I would like to make mini-muffin versions for my little to take to school for breakfast. Any thoughts on how long to bake them?
So glad you’re loving these baked oatmeal cups, Becky! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. I haven’t tried these as mini muffins, but I would maybe start with 12-15min and just keep an eye on them. Let me know how they turn out if you try them!
Would water work instead of almond milk? I cant have any dairy or milk substitutes 🙁
Water will work just fine!
Just made the chocolate chip and peanut butter banana once. Just took them out of the oven and they smell soooo good. Can’t wait to try them 😋
Ahh yay!! Definitely come back and let me know what you think of them. 🙂
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I saw this recipe on Facebook and thought I’d try it. I was amazed! It worked out great and my husband loved them. Perfect for breakfast with my coffee and keep me going all the way to lunch. All 4 recipes are amazing. I would say to use a tart apple for the apple cinnamon ones.
Ahh yay, so glad this recipe was a hit. Thanks so much for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Hi! I love baked oatmeal but hate washing muffin tins. Do you think this recipe would work to bake in a 9×13 pan?
Hey Jay! What’s your favorite baked oatmeal flavor? I have a ton of recipes for baked oatmeal that is baked in a square baking dish. Check out that link to find a flavor you like!
Great receptive and thanks for all the tips! I did add 2 spoons of flour and 2 spoons of almond flour because it seemed too liquid..great as a pancake too!
I’m glad these turned out for you! The batter is definitely supposed to be more liquidy before baking. 🙂
Was thinking of adding protein powder to boost the protein for my growing kiddos. Any idea how to adjust the liquid to accommodate that?
Hey Lauren! I haven’t added protein powder to these before, but someone else said that she ran out of oats and swapped in some protein powder for the extra oats, so you could always try swapping out maybe 1/2 cup of oats with protein powder and see how that turns out. Let me know what you think if you try it!!
These are the easiest muffins and filled with high fibre, heart healthy ingredients. I always have them on hand and my little one loves them too. Again super versatile to mix up your own flavours also.
I made the chocolate chip ones last night and they turned out delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed these, Gracie! 🙂
Just made it this morning and loved them! Healthy, delicious and very easy to make.
Thank you for the recipe!
Does each base + toppings make 12? So, if I made each flavor- I would end up with 12 of each flavor (4 dozen)?
That’s correct!
Just about to make these (saw posting on FB). One question. You use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Since I only have unsweetened original almond milk should I increase a sweetness somewhere else or does it not matter if almond milk isn’t flavored?
Hey Shari – It doesn’t matter and is totally a personal preference. You can add a dash of vanilla or some added sweetener if you prefer, but it’s not needed! Let me know how these turn out for you. 🙂
Made the chocolate chip muffins…. ummm… too good. Want to eat too many at a time! My only thing (and it may be a me thing) is that I think I will cut down the flaxseed a smidgen next time. Other than that… this non-cook/baker loved them. Will make the other varieties soon!
So glad these baked oatmeal cups were a hit, Shari! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I am allergic to bananas….any sub in the peanut butter ones?
You can use applesauce instead. 🙂
Hi! These look delicious. You listed nutritional information. Is this the same for all the flavors or just the base recipe? Looking forward to making them this week. Thank you!
Hey Trish – the nutritional info is for the base recipe.
I live in Spain, so it’s rather difficult to find liners to make these recipes. Can I just lightly grease the cupcake baking pan with vegetable oil or will the oatmeal cups burn if I don’t use the liners?
You can use oil to grease the tin. The silicone liners are helpful but not absolutely necessary. Let me know how the oatmeal cups turn out for you!
Question: Not sure that we like almond butter here. What can I substitute for the almond butter in the apple/cinnamon cups because I’m not sure if peanut butter would change the taste. Will it work without the almond butter? Would I be able to add the almond flavor with extract instead? Thanks
I do another type of a nut butter. I personally think peanut butter would be tasty!
Hi there,
I am about to try these recipes! im so excited. However I see that the measurements are for one type. I want to do it exactly how you did yours with three of one kind three of another etc. Do you know what the measurements would be for smaller batches?
You can make the base recipe and then split it into 4 bowls and 1/4 the ingredients for the chocolate chip, blueberry, apple, etc.
I have never been a big fan or baked oatmeal, but I loved these baked oatmeal cups! I made the chocolate chip banana ones and they tasted almost like chocolate chip banana bread. Definitely will be making these again 🙂
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. So glad you loved these. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
These baked oatmeal recipes are my go-tos. Love that they are gluten and dairy free and so simple to make. They make the best on-the-go breakfast or snack food, especially with a newborn baby!
Yay!! I’m so glad you’re loving these baked oatmeal cups, Elizabeth. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
When using egg for this recipe does the amount of milk need to be reduced?
Do you have a variation that does not use nut butters?
If you add an egg, the amount of milk can stay the same. You’re fine to remove the nut butters if you like. I add the nut butter for extra richness and flavor, but the oatmeal cups can make made without and will still be yummy!
Being the scientist I am I tried multiple renditions.
I found that removing the nut butter doesn’t affect the consistency on the recipe, only the flavor.
Using eggs makes the recipe quite soupy but it will still cook. Using eggs while reducing the milk to 1 cup creates a firm yet soft texture.
I found that 1 cup of minced apple was more desirable to tasters than the 1/4 cup of diced apple. (I used Fuji apples.)
I found that increasing the total cinnamon to 1 1/2 tsp and the total salt to 1 1/2 tsp was more desirable to tasters. (I use Lite salt which is half sodium and potassium.) This may have been required because I used more apple.
After settling on these variations, I found the oat cups lasted only a day due to consumption. 🙂
Oh my, you are quite the scientist… I may need to hire you as a recipe tester. Kind of kidding, not also not kidding. 😉 Thanks for all the great feedback!
Have to thank a fellow baker nerd! I had the same thought seeing the sub especially because I like a firm oatmeal 🙂
I made the chocolate chip cups. They are delicious! My kids love them too!
Woo!! So glad they were a hit, Suketa. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
Loved this baked oatmeal recipe! It was even approved by my kids! I love feeding them yummy foods with no added sugar 🙂
Woo!! So glad the oatmeal cups were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I have always loved baked oatmeal and super excited to meal prep these before new baby arrives April24! I am low on eggs so I REALLY appreciate the flax AND chia sub ideas!! Thanks so much!
I loved this recipe! Like all of Brittany’s recipes, these were quick, healthy, and delicious. I added a scoop of chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips. While normally I like them crispy, they were also excellent when served with milk poured over it. Highly recommend!
Woo!! So glad you loved these oatmeal cups, Rachel. Thanks for the review, I so appreciate it!
Loved this baked oatmeal recipe! It was even approved by my kids! I love feeding them yummy foods with no added sugar 🙂
Woo!! So glad these oatmeal cups were a hit. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Loved this recipe! I made the chocolate chip oatmeal cups and put most of them in the freezer. I’m trying to prep food ahead of time before my baby arrives, so these will be perfect!
Woo!! I loved meal prepping these for before Olivia was born. 🙂 Enjoy!!
Does each variation make 12 oatmeal cups? Or, 3 of each one like in the picture?
The base recipe makes 12 oatmeal cups and then you can use whatever add-ins you prefer. The ingredients listed for each variation is meant for 12 oatmeal cups, but if you want to make multiple variations you can 1/2 or 1/3 the amount. 🙂
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These apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups are delish! They have been on repeat since having twins. I always want to freeze some but they never make it to the freezer! So good!
Woo!! I’m so glad you’ve been loving these baked oatmeal cups, Shannon. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I made the blueberry version to eat for breakfasts this week and they were delicious! Kept well in the fridge all week. Before eating each morning, I microwaved one for about 20 seconds and then spread almond butter on top. Yum!
Woo!! So glad the oatmeal cups were a hit. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Made the peanut butter banana version this morning and they are absolutely delicious! I may have eaten four… I think I could’ve put more batter in each cup because I ended up with 18 instead of 12. But I’m not complaining. Thanks for another great and easy recipe!!
So glad you’re loving these, Kellie!! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I liked trying all four recipes at once that way I can see which is my favorite. Next time I can bake all of one flavor for a fast prep!
What one was your fave?! So glad you loved this recipe, Julia! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I would like to try making all four flavors at once as well. So I assume I should just put 1/4 of each ingredient for the flavor, correct?
Correct!
Just WOW! My wife is not a fan of oatmeal because of the texture but she took two of these straight from the pan and gobbled them up! Wonderfully written! I doubled the recipe for apple cinnamon and my only suggestion is to have another apple ready to top the full batch! Woo-hoo, new DeLuca Household Favorite!
Omg yay!! That makes me so happy to hear!! So glad these oatmeal cups were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Have the peanut butter and banana version in the oven right now. I added a scoop of protein powder to kine. Hope ot works out! Smells delicious!!
How’d they turn out, Sharmon?!
Your Google ads on the left are blocking your content to where it’s not even readable. Very annoying.
Hi Suzanne, I’m sorry about the ad and it blocking you from seeing the recipe! There should be an x to close out any floating ads, but maybe there is a glitch. Can you email me a screenshot so I can fix the issue?
Hi. It seems to not be doing it anymore. I think Google fixed it. hopefully I love this recipe!
I love this muffin recipe! Very tasty and pretty easy to make. I am excited to try others!
So glad you loved these, Suzanne!! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Oh good! Definitely let me know if it happens again. So sorry about that!
I make one of these every two weeks. I always make a double batch and freeze them. My husband and I both love them so much. Grab an oatmeal cup and a hard boiled egg and breakfast is quick, easy and most important, delicious.
So glad these baked oatmeal cups have been a hit, Leslie. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I made the Peanut Butter Banana cups which came out a bit dry. I measure to the 1/2 cup banana vs. using 2 and think next time I’ll use 2 full bananas. Even dry they are good- I just add a little cinnamon honey after toasting. Will try other flavors too!
Sorry to hear they came out a bit dry, but I’m glad you still enjoyed them! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review, Allison. I so appreciate it!
I’ve been avoiding white sugar & flour for 6 months and was craving something sweet. I made the apple cinnamon version of the recipe following the suggestion of additional apple & cinnamon left in your feedback. I also added 1/2 cup each broken walnuts and raisins; substituted 1/2 of the maple syrup with honey. Very good and a nice change from the raw oatmeal I tend to eat for breakfast. Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes and am glad to have found your website thanks to my sister.
So glad you found my site too!! And pumped to hear you loved these baked oatmeal cups. Thanks for making them and for the review, Lauren. I so appreciate it!
I absolutely loved the taste!! I did find though that they fell apart a bit after baking. I don’t like using liners in my baking, so I wonder if thats the reason or if anyone else has found this? Maybe theres an adjustment I can make for them to hold together better? I made the Blueberry, and the only sub I made was using cows milk instead of almond milk. Thanks so much!
Hey Gillian – I haven’t had an issue with these falling apart. Did they seem dry to you? How long did you let them sit before removing them from the muffin pan?
I love the sound of these but I’m allergic to tree nuts. Is there a substitute for the almond butter that you’d recommend?
Hey Kaja – You can skip the nut butter or use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
Thanks! I look forward to trying these and will be back with a recipe rating soon. Thanks for the great ideas!
Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Made the apple and cinnamon ones today. Absolutely stunning!! Both hubby and I loved them! Came out perfect! Great for on the go breakfast. Thank you for sharing 👍🏾
Woo!! So glad the apple ones were a hit, Angie!! Thanks for trying them and for the review. I so appreciate it!
Love this recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed these oatmeal cups, Cindy! Thanks making them and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I have some rhubarb from my garden. Any ideas about how to incorporate it into these muffins?
You could swap out the berries for rhubarb in the blueberry version. Let me know how it turns out!
Do you think I could add brewer’s yeast to these? Trying to get creative preparing for breastfeeding!
These have become a staple in my house! My two little ones love them and they’re perfect for my breakfasts on the go. We love experimenting with different fruits, nut butters, etc. Currently making a batch to take on vacation with us. Thanks so much for sharing!
Woo!! I’m so glad you and your family have been enjoying these oatmeal cups! Thanks for the review, Ashley! I really appreciate it 🙂
I have not done much with flaxseed, so I’ve been substituting with the eggs which you recommend. This got me wondering–why are eggs a substitute for a dry ingredient? And, would this help the other commenters who find their muffins to be dry?
[Thanks, btw, for the substitution list. It helps those of us who may be less courageous in trying new things.]
The flaxseed helps act as a binder like an egg would do! It won’t make your muffins drier. 🙂 Let me know how these turn out for you if you try them!
Want to try your 4 oatmeal muffins. Question if I want to make 3 of each like in your picture do I make 3 batches of the base? Also are the ingredients for the variety for 1 3 or 12?
Thanks
The base recipe makes 12 muffins so if you wanted to make all 4 flavor variations you’d need to split the base recipe in 4 and 1/4 the topping recipe. 🙂
If I don’t want to reheat and just take it straight from the fridge into my daughters lunchbox to go with her lunch in the afternoon is that okay?
Totally!
easy heaty and wonder grab and Go…shared with my friends!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Deborah! Thanks for the review 🙂
Made these for the first time this week, and my family LOVES them! We made the blueberry ones. So much heartier and more filling than a muffin! Will be making these often! Thanks for another great recipe!
Yay!! So pumped these oatmeal cups were a hit, Jen! Thanks for the review :).
These are so good! Do you know if the recipe still works if you incorporate protein powder too? Thanks!
Hey Zahra – Yes, you can definitely add protein powder to these cups. You might need to add a touch more liquid depending on how much protein powder you add.
I would love to try these oatmeal cups. However, I’m on a low fodmap diet and can’t have banana or applesauce. Is there another wet ingredient i.e. almond milk that I can use?
Hey Sheri – You could try more almond milk in place of the banana or applesauce, but the banana/applesauce do help bind all the ingredients together. Let me know if you decide to try it and how these cups turn out!
Thanks. I will try it.
These are amazing! I have made the peanut butter banana and the apple cinnamon variations. The apple cinnamon ones are to die for! 😋🤤 Thank you for the recipe!
Yay! I’m so thrilled these oatmeal cups have been a hit, Toni! Thanks so much for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I don’t eat bananas. Is there anything that you can substitute for the banana? Can u use applesauce in all the recipes?
Yes!
Hi Brittany! Is it possible to use a sub for peanut butter in the chocolate chip recipe? (I’m allergic). Can’t wait to try making these!
Totally! Any nut or seed butter will work just fine. 🙂
These Baked oatmeal cups are AMAZING!!! I crave them every day I LOVE them with my coffee and they are guilt free!!! I substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract and sometimes shaved unsweetened coconut and it’s like having a piece of cake!!! Thanks so much for this recipe!!! I make them at least once a week!!!
How would I make adjustments for high altitude baking
Hey Carolyn – How high of elevation are you at? I don’t think these would need to be adjusted!
Can’t wait to try this at home. Thank you for sharing Brittany.
Let me know how it turns out for you :).
I enjoyed it Britanny and my kids love it. Thank you for sharing this baked oatmeal recipe.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for making it and for leaving a review. I so appreciate it!
Are the add in measurements you posted for 4, or 12 muffins?
12 muffins!
I just made these and love them! I omitted the maple syrup because I used 2 mashed bananas and knew that would be sweet enough for me. I made up my own additions instead of using one of the 4 options – 2 bananas, 3 Tbsp almond butter, a big handful each of chopped dried figs, dried cranberries, roasted pepitas and some sunflower seeds.so yummy!
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Sally! And thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment with your modifications. I bet the dried figs were delish in these!
Oh.my.gosh these are delicious. I just did a big batch of the banana chocolatechip Oatmeal cups and I’m loving it so much. Perfect for the entire family!
Thanks for this recipe. I’ll be sharing it 100% and making it qeekly!
Woo!! This makes me so happy to hear. I’m pumped this recipe was a hit for you and your family, Erika. Thanks for the review!
Question: I am having surgery and I am planning to make these prior to have something to eat for the week. I am allergic to almonds, therefore, what other milk can I use in place of Almond milk?
Thanks. I am excited to make the chocolate chip.
Hi, Julie! You can use any nut-based milk or even cow’s milk in place of almond milk with no issue. Good luck with your surgery!
Can’t wait to try this! Are the bananas necessary for the chocolate chip cups? My husband is allergic to bananas. I made the baked oatmeal in a pan and it came out pretty mushy. Any suggestions?
Hi, Brittney. The banana is providing extra moisture, you could replace it with applesauce instead. As far as it coming out mushy, this recipe was designed for individual cups. Perhaps this chocolate baked oatmeal would be a good swap.
This is awesome! I love prepping breakfasts but haven’t thought to make baked oats in muffin tins. Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Yay! Glad to hear you found that tip helpful. Thanks for sharing, Kelly!
Hi, mine came out pretty mushy in the middle, not sure if this means I need to cook longer. I put a toothpick in and it came out clean, but this was 5 minutes under the recommended cook time. Should I put them in longer? I added in all the ingredients at once on accident too, so I’m not sure if this is part of the problem.
Hi, Lexi. Every oven is a little different. I recommend baking them the full 35 minutes and possibly longer if necessary. I hope that helps!
I baked the chocolate chip muffins for 45 minutes and still came out a bit mushy. I’m hoping as they cool they will firm up. But they taste gooooood!
Hi Georgina! They should still be a bit soft, but not mushy. Every oven is a little different, they may need more time.
You said there were many ways to make these. Can I use the base recipe then just add shredded coconut and berries (blueberries or cherries or strawberries) or seeds? Or choc chips? If so-how much coconut? How much of the berries? Do I press them in the batter? Or mix it in? Thanks
Hey Becky! Yes, you can definitely use the base recipe and then add in your toppings. I would follow the Blueberry Almond variation and swap out the ingredients for your preferred toppings. Let me know how it goes!
Can I use quick 1 minute oats?
Hi Melissa- They should work, although I have not tested this recipe with quick 1 minute oats. I will say that they cook time might vary, so I would recommend keeping an eye on them. Let me know if you end up trying this recipe with the 1 minute oats and how they turn out!
Are these gluten free
Hey Candy – Yes, these recipes are gluten-free.
Super tasty and I feel good about feeding them to my kids. Even my extremely picky son loves these! THANK YOU!!!
AH YAY! I am happy to hear that this recipe is a hit for you and your kids, Laura. Thank you for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
By the video, I thought we’d be making one oatmeal base and dividing it to add the ingredients for the four different flavors and making three muffins of each flavor at once but after reading the directions I think you have to make 12 of one flavor at a time. Please tell me which is correct?
Hi Tina – Yes, the base is the same and then you make the three different muffins of each flavor or you can make all 12 the same flavor. Whichever method you prefer, but the base is the same for all of them. Hope you enjoy these!
these were soooooo dry and had no sweetness. I followed instructions exactly. threw them all out
Hi Juli – I am so sorry to hear that this recipe did not work out for you. Was your mixture dry before baking? It may have needed a bit more liquid. Also, how long did you bake them for?
Tasted amazing !
Followed everything on the recipe.
Added some shredded coconut on top of the chocolate chip ones with a sprinkle of coconut sugar.
Will definitely be making more at trying more combinations !
I was looking for healthy snacks for my toddler as he is allergic to eggs ! 🙂
WOO! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Alicia. All of the different flavor combos make this so fun and it never gets old, happy to hear your toddler is enjoying these too. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
What temperature do you bake them at?
You bake them at 350°F.
I haven’t tried the recipe yet. This is just an FYI, there are so many advertisements and videos playing on your page at once that I can hardly see your page content. there’s a video with advertisements playing at the top. a corolla ad at the bottom that won’t close, and a third that popped up bedside it. plus the ones that pop up in your feed, it’s practically impossible to not click on an ad instead. I get that you guys get paid by advertisers but it’s annoying enough to make me not bother with your recipe and find another.
Oh no! Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Shannon. I’m so sorry to hear that the ads are making it difficult to view the recipes. Are you looking on your phone or computer? And you’re not able to x out of the ads when they pop up?
Can regular milk be used in place of almond milk?
Absolutely! I hope you enjoy this recipe.
I used smashed bananas, raspberry preserves (instead of honey),and added 1/2 c raspberries and 1/4 c white chocolate chips, and omitted the cinnamon. These are awesome!!! This recipe has the potential for so many different combinations, your imagination is the limit! Thank you for this recipe! This is definitely a favorite of mine❤️
Love those subs you made, Laura! Thanks for coming back to share and I’m so glad you loved these! Thanks for coming back to leave a review!
Hi these look great! If I want to make 12 of one flavor, do I just quadruple the add on ingredients of one kind? Thanks!
Hi Naomi – No need to quadruple the recipe! Each recipe listed makes 12 baked oatmeal cups. 🙂
I would like to make the four varieties in one tray, should I half each recipe just yo make thre or four?
Hi Susie – This recipe is for the 4 varieties, 3 of each flavor. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Hi Brittany! I am just starting on these overnight oatmeal recipes. I love the sounds of your Oatmeal cups. If I wanted to add protein powder how would I do that?
Patty O
Hi Patty – To add protein powder, I would mix them into the batter and adjust the liquid if it seems a bit too thick. It should turn out great. Enjoy!
Looks amazing! Can I use hemp hearts to add protein?
Absolutely! Let me know how these turn out for you, enjoy!
Can you use rolled oats or Quick cooking oats?
Yes. I recommend rolled oats, but quick oats sound would fine as well. Enjoy!
Hey there,
Could I replace *some or all of the oats with oat bran?
Thank you so much! I love each recipe I’ve made from your page.
S
Hi Stefanie – I have not tried replacing with oat bran.I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though. Let me know if you give it a try and how they turn out!
Can these be eaten cold or do they need to be warmed up?
Yes, they can be eaten cold or warm. However you prefer. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Hi, love your receipes. Oatmeal cups..and they suitable for diabetic
Excellent. I am so glad to Hera you are enjoying this recipe, Lucy. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
Hi,
Would you have the metric measurements for these?
Warmly,
Supriya
Hi! I do not, but I recommend using King Arthur’s conversion site to get the proper metric measurements! Hope this helps!
This are my favorite go to for snacks to go! I’ve been quadrupling my recipe making 36 since they have been a life savor during my pregnancy and now throughout my breastfeeding journey. (:
Ah excellent! I am so glad you are loving this recipe and these are a hit, Heidi Jo. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
Could you do this in an 8 by 8 pan and how long would you cook it?
Hi Joan – I would recommend trying my One Pan Baked Oatmeal if you would like these in a pan. Enjoy!
This looks like it could be a winner for me! Here’s the sitch: We are parents of twins who are hitting puberty and are INHALING food like mad. I like the idea of a batch cooking these and having a ton in the freezer to take out as needed. When it comes to transferring from freezer to fridge to thaw, will their consistency be altered (meaning: mushy?) if they are merely thawed and not heated?
I am imaging the twinnos grabbing the cups the night before in prep for their school lunch and tucking them in their sacks. This is a twee question, I know. 😀 But it’s all about economizing these days and can’t afford recipe flubs. In any case, thank you so much for a great idea!
Hi Sadie – These freeze/thaw incredibly well! Hope these are a hit for your kiddos! Enjoy. 😊