This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups recipe is a cross between baked oatmeal & muffins. It's made with simple vegan ingredients & makes for a healthy breakfast!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Add the milk, applesauce and maple syrup and stir until well-combined.
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans. Then transfer the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling all the way to the top. The batter will seem a little wet, but this is normal.
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the top is set.
All to cool completely in the muffin tin before serving.
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Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the baked oatmeal cups for up to 3 months. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes until warmed through.Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
You can use any kind of milk you like, dairy or non-dairy
You can replace the maple syrup with any other liquid sweetener like honey or agave syrup.