Baked oatmeal cups studded with apples and cinnamon, packed with protein. Hearty, easy, and perfect for busy mornings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1 ounce)
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
07 - 1 large egg
08 - ¾ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
09 - ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Fruit
12 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line each cavity with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the applesauce, egg, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined for a uniform batter.
05 - Gently fold in the finely diced apple to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Place muffin tin in the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until tops are set and lightly golden.
08 - Let oatmeal cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
