Vegan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Printable)

Wholesome baked oatmeal cups with tender apples and warm cinnamon, ideal for vegan breakfasts or snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water

→ Fruit

10 - 1½ cups diced apples

→ Optional Add-Ins

11 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir thoroughly and allow to sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and prepared flax egg until well blended.
05 - Pour wet ingredient mixture into dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
06 - Gently fold diced apples and any optional nuts or raisins into the batter.
07 - Distribute batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing gently to compact the mixture.
08 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until cups are firm and golden on top.
09 - Allow oatmeal cups to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready to grab and go, no bowl or spoon needed, just a napkin and you're out the door.
  • The cinnamon and apple combo tastes indulgent enough for dessert but wholesome enough to eat guilt-free at dawn.
  • One batch makes twelve, so you've got breakfast sorted for more than half the week without any fussy reheating.
02 -
  • Don't skip the five-minute rest for the flax egg, it genuinely needs that time to develop its binding power or your cups might fall apart.
  • If your apples are very juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel before folding them in, otherwise they'll release too much liquid and make things soggy.
03 -
  • If you want extra crunch or visual appeal, sprinkle a few oats or chopped nuts on top of each cup before baking, and they'll toast slightly and add dimension.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to divide the batter evenly, making sure every cup is perfectly sized and bakes at the same rate.
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