Easy Baked Breakfast Oatmeal Cups- Four Different Ways
Prep breakfast ahead of time
If you’ve been here for a while, you already know I’m a huge fan of oatmeal. There are so many ways to make it — overnight oats, baked oats, baked oatmeal — it’s never boring and always feels a little different! This year, I’m focusing on simple, easy meal prep breakfast ideas for all my busy people out there.
These oatmeal cups, made four different ways, are the perfect breakfast to prep on Sunday night. Just store them in your fridge or freezer and pop one in the microwave when you’re ready for a quick and cozy breakfast that’s ready to go.
Ingredients in oatmeal cups four different ways
These easy oatmeal cups are made with simple, wholesome ingredients but pack so much delicious flavor thanks to all the fun mix-ins. They’re naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, dairy-free, and can easily be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
Here’s everything you’ll need:
For the base: Ripe bananas, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and old-fashioned oats — I like to use organic oats when I can.
For the mix-ins: Fresh blueberries and toasted coconut, chopped apples, dairy-free chocolate chips, and frozen mixed berries.
Each batch feels a little different depending on the mix-ins you choose, which keeps breakfast exciting and never boring!
Can I use steel cut oats?
I would not recommend using steel cut oats in this oatmeal cup recipe because the texture will be much different. You would need to completely change the recipe to receive the same outcome.
Can I add protein to these oatmeal cups?
Absolutely!! These oatmeal cups are 100% customizable, feel free to add in eggs or protein powder for some added protein. You can also add in whatever mix-in’s that you’d like. Try using peaches, pears or any other type of fruit.
How to store & reheat oatmeal cups
- To store: Make these oatmeal cups ahead of time and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or stash them in the freezer for up to a month.
- To reheat: When you’re ready to eat, just pop one in the microwave for 20–30 seconds if it’s coming from the fridge. If frozen, warm it up for about 2–3 minutes until heated through.
How to make oatmeal cups four different ways
The best part about these baked oatmeal cups is how easy they are to make! Let’s go over it briefly, but remember to always refer to the recipe card below for full details on how to make them.
- Prep your pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin liners, I like to use silicon liners for sustainability and easy clean up.
- Mix the base ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed banana, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and old fashioned oats.
- Add in the mix in’s. Add the batter to the prepared liners and then top with the mix in’s: blueberry, coconut, apples, dairy-free chocolate chips, and frozen mixed berries.
- Bake & enjoy! Using a spoon, gently mix the toppings into each muffin, then bake for 25-30 minutes. Drizzle with your favorite nut butter before serving, if desired and enjoy!
More oatmeal recipes to try
- sugar cookie baked oats
- pumpkin baked oatmeal
- strawberry banana oatmeal muffins
- birthday cake oatmeal
If you give this Baked Oatmeal Cups a try, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment or review below to let me know how it turned out—or if you tried any fun flavor twists.
And if you share it on Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok, don’t forget to tag me! I try my absolute best to respond to everyone, and seeing your creations always makes my day.
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Easy Baked Breakfast Oatmeal Cups- Four Different Ways
Ingredients
Base
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed (about 1/2 cup))
- 1.5 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2.5 cups organic old fashioned oats
Blueberry Coconut
- 3 tbsp fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
Apple
- 3 tbsp diced apple (skin removed)
Chocolate Chip
- 3 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
Mixed Berry
- 3 tbsp frozen mixed berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the mashed banana, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Next, add in the baking powder, salt, cinnamon and oats. Mix with a spatula until ingredients are well combined. Add batter to the prepared muffin liners.
- Then, add in the mix in’s to each muffin liner. Using a spoon mix until mix in’s are well incorporated into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let oatmeal cups cool on the counter for 10 minutes before removing from the liners.
- Top oatmeal cups off with your favorite nut butter and enjoy!!
