Vegan Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups (Printer View)

Wholesome oatmeal cups featuring tender apples and warm cinnamon, ideal for quick vegan breakfasts or snacks.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
10 - 5 tablespoons water

→ Fruit

11 - 1½ cups diced apples, peeled

→ Optional Add-Ins

12 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir well and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
06 - Fold in diced apples and optional add-ins such as walnuts, pecans, or raisins.
07 - Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing down gently to compact.
08 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until firm and golden on top.
09 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 35 minutes, so you can make a week's worth of breakfasts on a lazy Sunday without feeling like you've spent all day in the kitchen.
  • No eggs, no dairy, no fuss—just wholesome oats and apples that somehow taste indulgent despite being genuinely good for you.
02 -
  • The flax egg really does work, but it needs those full 5 minutes to thicken or your batter will be too loose and your cups will spread instead of staying neat.
  • Don't skip the cooling time in the pan—I learned this by trying to rush and ending up with crumbly messes, but those 10 minutes make all the difference between a cup you can hold and one that falls apart.
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, add a splash more almond milk—it should drop into the muffin cups easily but not pool at the bottom.
  • Sprinkle extra oats or chopped nuts on top right before baking for a little crunch that makes them feel even more special.
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