Description
Deliciously wholesome Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with old-fashioned oats, tart cherries, and almond flavor, these baked oatmeal cups are naturally sweetened and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or non-dairy buttery spread, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or substitute with regular sugar, brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- ½ cup Montmorency tart cherries
- â…“ cup blanched sliced almonds, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with silicone muffin liners to ensure easy removal of the baked oatmeal cups.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, melted and cooled butter or non-dairy buttery spread, and pure almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the old-fashioned oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can affect texture.
- Fold in cherries and almonds: Gently fold in the Montmorency tart cherries and the blanched sliced almonds, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top. Sprinkle additional sliced almonds on top of each cup for a crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cup comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal cups to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based milks.
- Coconut sugar can be replaced by regular sugar, brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup based on your preference.
- To make this recipe vegan, use a non-dairy buttery spread instead of butter.
- These oatmeal cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- The tart cherries can be swapped with fresh or frozen blueberries, dried cranberries, or raisins.
