Easy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups made with applesauce, fresh apples, oats, maple syrup and almond butter for a boost of protein + flavour. Freezer-friendly, great for kids or meal prepping for the week!
ingredients
wet
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup creamy natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
2 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
dry
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp salt
1½ cups finely diced apple
method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
In a medium bowl, mix the applesauce, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and almond milk until smooth and well-combined.
Next stir in dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt; stir well to combine.
Fold in the diced apples.
Evenly distribute batter between muffin liners and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Once ready to serve, feel free to eat warm or cold. Enjoy!
Top with nut butter if desired. Serves 12.
Meal prep / freezing instructions: Allow them to cool completely, then place in an airtight container or reusable bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Once ready to eat, you can microwave them for 45 seconds-1 minute to warm.
*adapted from The Ambitious Kitchen
