Save Tender, portable oatmeal cups bursting with juicy winter berries and rich almond butter—perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack on the go.
Our family enjoys these baked oatmeal cups every winter weekend. They're not only delicious, but the kids love helping measure the oats and mix in their favorite berries.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (certified gluten-free if needed)
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Fine sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Almond milk: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened (or other milk of choice)
- Maple syrup or honey: 1/3 cup pure
- Almond butter: 1/2 cup smooth, unsweetened
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon pure
- Mixed winter berries: 1 1/4 cups (fresh or frozen; e.g., blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries)
- Sliced almonds: 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Extra almond butter: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet & Dry:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add Berries:
- Gently fold in the mixed winter berries.
- Fill Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups (they will be quite full).
- Top & Bake:
- If desired, top each cup with a few sliced almonds and a drizzle of almond butter. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool:
- Allow oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving, if desired.
Save We pack these oatmeal cups on winter hikes—they travel perfectly and keep everyone energized for snowy adventures!
Required Tools
You'll need a 12-cup muffin tin, mixing bowls, a whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, and a wire rack for cooling.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains tree nuts and eggs, but can be made vegan. Choose certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten.
Nutritional Information
Each oatmeal cup has around 165 calories, 8 g fat, 19 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Keep some oatmeal cups on hand for busy mornings—they taste just as good reheated or at room temperature.