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Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes

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These Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes are soft, chewy, and packed with healthy oats, fruit, and nuts. They’re perfect for meal prep, easy to customize, and great for on-the-go breakfasts or snacks!

Ingredients

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Base Oatmeal Batter:

  • 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter

Optional Mix-Ins: (Choose your favorites!)

  • ½ cup blueberries, raspberries, or diced apples
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, applesauce, and melted coconut oil.

4️⃣ Assemble the Batter

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Fold in your favorite mix-ins (berries, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).

5️⃣ Fill & Bake

  • Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch.

6️⃣ Cool & Serve

  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy warm or store for later!

Storage & Meal Prep

  • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.


Notes

🌰 Nut-Free? Swap nuts for seeds (pumpkin or sunflower).
🍫 Chocolatey Version? Add cocoa powder & chocolate chips.
🍌 Banana Oat Cups? Replace applesauce with mashed banana.
🥜 Peanut Butter Lovers? Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter for extra flavor.