Description
Cozy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups blend autumn’s warmth with wholesome nutrition, offering a delightful breakfast treat. Packed with seasonal spices and rich pumpkin flavor, these portable cups will satisfy morning cravings and fuel your day with delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 ml) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Additives:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Gather a muffin tin and prepare it with non-stick spray or paper liners to ensure easy removal of the oatmeal cups.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend rolled oats with leavening agent, warming spices, and a pinch of seasoning to create a uniform dry foundation.
- Separately, whisk together pumpkin puree, protein-rich eggs, natural sweetener, plant-based milk, and aromatic extract until the liquid mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Merge the liquid and dry components, stirring gently to create a harmonious batter without overmixing.
- Incorporate roughly chopped pecan fragments throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly for balanced texture and nutty flavor.
- Carefully distribute the oatmeal batter into prepared muffin cavities, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Transfer the tin to a preheated 350°F oven, positioning it in the central rack for consistent heat circulation.
- Bake for 22-27 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform to a delicate golden hue and the centers appear set and slightly firm.
- Remove from oven and allow the oatmeal cups to cool completely within the tin, enabling them to stabilize and ease removal.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the rich, sweet flavor profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty depth and provide an extra crunch to the baked oatmeal cups.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need a celiac-friendly breakfast option that’s equally delicious and nutritious.
- Store these make-ahead cups in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making morning meal prep quick and convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg