Baked Oatmeal Cups with Greek Yogurt (Printable)
Portable oatmeal cups with creamy Greek yogurt topping for easy breakfast or wholesome snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts
12 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit
→ Topping
13 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
15 - Fresh berries or fruit for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened and the mixture is well combined.
05 - Gently fold in your choice of add-ins such as berries, diced apples, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. Mix just until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Use a spoon or cookie scoop for consistent portions.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the cups are set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
08 - While oatmeal cups cool, mix Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and sweetened to taste.
09 - Once oatmeal cups are completely cool, top each with a generous spoonful of sweetened Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Having breakfast ready to grab and go makes hectic mornings feel so much more manageable
- The yogurt topping transforms these from merely convenient into something genuinely special
02 -
- Overfilling the muffin cups will cause them to spill over and stick to the pan
- Letting the cups cool completely before adding the yogurt prevents the topping from melting and sliding off
03 -
- Sprinkle a little turbinado sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly and mess-free