Description
Delicious and wholesome Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups that are perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast on-the-go. These flavorful oatmeal cups are filled with the goodness of cherries, almonds, and a hint of maple sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 large egg or flax egg (for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries (halved)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk almond milk, maple syrup, mashed banana, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a separate bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add Cherries and Almonds: Gently fold in cherries and sliced almonds.
- Bake: Divide mixture among muffin cups and bake for 25–30 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and set for 5 minutes).
- Frozen cherries work well—no need to thaw.
- Store cups in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg