Baked Oatmeal Cups Winter Berries (Print Version)

Tender baked oatmeal cups featuring juicy winter berries and rich almond butter for a nutritious start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)
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
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)

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

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 rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Whisk eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold the mixed winter berries carefully into the batter to avoid breaking them.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly full.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds and drizzle extra almond butter over each cup.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until centers are set and tops turn light golden brown.
09 - Let the cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for meal prep breakfasts or snacks
  • Adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets
02 -
  • Frozen berries do not need to be thawed before use
  • Oatmeal cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months
03 -
  • Substitute eggs with flax eggs for a vegan version
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking
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