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Baked Oatmeal Cups are a great vehicle for yogurt and fruit! They are easy to make and fun since you can add a variety of toppings.

These are a great choice for a back to school snack and easy to pack away in a lunch pale too. Made with simple ingredients and really tasty!

My 5 ingredient energy bars and my no bake energy bites are a couple more staple snacks we love!

These Baked Oatmeal Cups are:

  • Fun for kids
  • Super delicious!
  • Great for snack time
  • Made with less than 10 ingredients
  • And did I mention delicious?!
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Ingredient Notes

For the ingredient measurements and entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.

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  • Oats : old fashioned rolled oats are the base of this recipe and create a great texture.
  • Peanut butter : creamy peanut butter binds these yummy cups together and provides some protein too!
  • Maple syrup: a dds moisture and sweetness. Honey would work well, too!
  • Applesauce : I used unsweetened applesauce.
  • Chia seeds: for a little more fiber! These will bake up just fine if you don’t have any.
  • Cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt: gives these cups some flavor!

Step by Step Directions

For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card .

  1. Line a 12 count muffin tin with silicone liners.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Divide into the muffin cups.
  4. Press down using a spoon to create a cup shape.
  5. Bake, let cool, then fill with yogurt & fruit!
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Expert Tips

  • If the oat mixture seems dry, try adding more maple syrup or peanut butter to make it stick together.
  • Careful not to over bake, they will become dry.
  • Silicone muffin liners work great, but if you don’t have any use melted coconut oil to grease the pan and be sure to use a non-stick muffin pan.
  • Enjoy the oatmeal cups like shown with yogurt, or enjoy them as is!
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Variations and Substitutions

  • Instead of a plain Greek yogurt, add in your favorite flavored yogurt!
  • Try using any nut butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. Make sure it’s creamy and something drippy works best!
  • Make these gluten free by using gluten free oats. (Oats are generally gluten free, just check the packaging because sometimes oats can be contaminated with gluten).
  • Quick oats could work too if that’s all you have.
  • Change up the toppings! Berries, kiwi, mango, and banana are fun options. Add whatever you love best.
  • Make these into a dessert option by filling with ice cream and chocolate chips!

Storage and Freezer Directions

  • Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Baked Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 heaping cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Topping ideas:

  • Strawberries, blueberries, mango, raspberries, yogurt, ice cream, bananas, chocolate chips, cacao nibs
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 12 count muffin tin with silicone liners. (This makes it really easy to remove from the muffin cups and I recommend using them, but if you don’t have them grease the cups with non stick spray or use muffin liners).
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. 1/2 heaping cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup applesauce, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Add mixture to cups. Add about 2 heaping tbsp. to each cavity, use a spoon to press the mixture down & up the sides to create a nest.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges or the cups are a light golden brown.
  • Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Fill each baked oatmeal cup with greek yogurt and toppings/fruit of choice! Strawberries, blueberries, mango, raspberries, yogurt, ice cream, bananas, chocolate chips, cacao nibs

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