Baked Oatmeal Cups (3 Ways)

Basic Oatmeal Cup Batter

Use the ingredients below to form the base of the oatmeal cups. Then, mix and match your favorite flavor add-ins to spruce them up! 

• Non-Dairy Milk
• Lemon Juice
• Gluten Free Oats
• Sugar – Use raw sugar or a sugar substitute. Or, if preferred, you can omit it completely. 
• Baking Powder 
• Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• Salt and Cinnamon
• Eggs or Flax Eggs for a vegan option instead! 
• Mashed Banana – The riper your bananas, the sweeter your oatmeal cups will taste. 

Ingredient Note: For the best results, we recommend using gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats are likely to become mushy, and steel-cut oats won’t become soft and fluffy. However, old-fashioned oats are able to bake to a soft texture while maintaining their shape and holding the rest of the ingredients together. 

Flavor 1: Chai Almond

• Chai Spice Mix – Opt for a pre-made blend, or make your own! 
• Almonds 
• Honey or Maple Extract 
• Almond Extract – Technically optional, this adds depth to the flavor, making it extra nutty and delicious. 

Flavor 2: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein

• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Nut Butter – We use creamy peanut butter, but any nut or seed butter like almond, cashew, or sunflower will work. 
• Protein Powder – We recommend using a chocolate plant-based protein powder, but any protein you have on hand is fine! 
• Honey or Maple Syrup 
• Sliced Bananas – Not entirely necessary but tasty, we like to add extra sliced bananas on top for more flavor and an Instagram-worthy presentation. 

Flavor 3: Berry Citrus

• Slivered Almonds – Feel free to swap the nuts out with unsweetened coconut flakes for a nut free recipe. 
• Citrus Zest – Grated orange or lemon zest works best. 
• Honey or Maple Syrup
• Sliced Orange – Added on top for a bolder citrus flavor. 

Once cooled completely, leftovers can be placed in an airtight container or sealable bag and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Yes! Freeze your oatmeal cups for up to 3 months. To eat, reheat them in the oven, or thaw them in the microwave until warm. 

We recommend serving this recipe warm or at room temperature. They’re still tasty when cold! The texture just becomes a little denser. 

If you don’t have a muffin pan, you could use mini ramekins to make these oatmeal cups.

Your new go-to breakfast recipe, these Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal Muffins come in 3 flavor variations and are easily customized to fit all your preferences and dietary needs. Vegan option

OAT BATTER (BASE BATTER)

• 3 cups (280 grams) gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup raw sugar or sugar substitute
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup mashed banana
• 1 1/4 cups non-dairy milk
• 2 to 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs (see notes)

FLAVORS

Chai Almond

• 1 cup prepared oat batter (above)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chai tea/latte spice mix, adjust to taste (see notes for homemade)
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Chocolate PB Protein

• 1 cup prepared oat batter
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 heaping Tablespoon of peanut butter or nut butter of choice
• 3 to 4 Tablespoons plant based chocolate protein powder
• 1 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Topping – sliced bananas (optional)

Berry Citrus

• 1 cup prepared oat batter
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds or unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 Tablespoon grated orange or lemon zest
• 1/4 cup berries of choice
• 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Topping – sliced orange (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously coat a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large measuring cup, combine the milk and lemon juice. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the batter.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, sugar, coconut, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add in the mashed banana, milk and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Fold in the egg and mix until batter is thoroughly combined.
4. For flavor options – Divide prepared oat batter into 1-1 ¼ cup portions in separate bowls. Add the flavoring options to each bowl and mix until combined.
5. Scoop about ⅓ cup flavored batter into each prepared muffin cup. Top with optional toppings. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes with egg or 30-35 minutes with flax egg.
6. Cool oatmeal cups in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
7. Store cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
   

Substitutions – Flax Egg – In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal with 5 Tablespoons water and let it sit a few minutes or until mixture is gelatinous like an egg.

Chai Spice Mix – To make chai spice mix combine ¼ teaspoon each cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and ground cloves.

Storage Tips – Freeze oatmeal cups in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, place in the oven or defrost in the microwave until warm.