Description

These healthy, kid-approved baked oatmeal cups are perfect for busy mornings. Made with rolled oats, bananas, and blueberries, they are easy to make ahead, freeze well, and provide a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 medium ripe bananas (about 200g mashed)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (whole, almond, oat, or dairy)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners or grease well.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the peeled bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
Add the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the oats.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb liquid.
Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula or large spoon.
Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

Do not use instant or steel-cut oats; old-fashioned rolled oats are required for the correct texture. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before baking to ensure the oats soften. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first to prevent the batter from turning gray. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 145
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 110
Fat: 3
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4

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