Protein Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups (Print View)

Hearty baked oatmeal cups deliver apple, cinnamon, and protein, ideal for quick, nourishing breakfasts.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop (about 1 ounce) vanilla protein powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 3/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
09 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Fruit

12 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, finely diced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line each cup with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk applesauce, egg, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or unsalted butter until fully blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just incorporated.
05 - Fold the diced apple into the combined batter.
06 - Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Place muffin tin in the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until tops are set and lightly golden.
08 - Allow oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in about half an hour so you can enjoy homemade breakfast even on a tight schedule
  • Meal-prep friendly stays tender for several days in the fridge
  • Flexible for dietary needs works with dairy or non-dairy milk and protein
  • Filled with wholesome oats and fruit so you get lasting energy
02 -
  • High in protein perfect for breakfast or snack
  • Freezes beautifully so you can always have some on hand
  • No refined sugar just fruit and natural sweeteners
03 -
  • Measure your dry ingredients first for less mess and better texture
  • Use a food chopper for even apple pieces so each bite is juicy
  • If your protein powder is very sweet you can reduce the maple syrup
  • A little sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking makes the kitchen smell incredible
  • I learned that letting cups cool in the pan helps them firm up so they do not fall apart when handled

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