Baked Oatmeal Cups Almond Butter (Printable Version)

Tender oatmeal cups filled with mixed winter berries and smooth almond butter for a nutritious start.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
09 - 1/2 cup smooth unsweetened almond butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

11 - 1 1/4 cups mixed winter berries (fresh or frozen; e.g., blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries)

→ Toppings (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 1 tablespoon extra almond butter
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and sea salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold mixed winter berries gently into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top.
07 - If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds and drizzle almond butter over each cup.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until centers are set and tops turn lightly golden.
09 - Let cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving, if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious and portable
  • Easy to customize with berries and toppings
02 -
  • Frozen berries can be used straight from the freezer without thawing
  • Baked oatmeal cups freeze well for meal prep
03 -
  • Let oatmeal cups cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess
  • Customize with different nuts or seeds for crunch
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