Description
These Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and wholesome breakfast treat combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice with hearty oats and a touch of sweetness. Perfectly portioned for grab-and-go mornings, these oatmeal cups are moist, tender, and packed with nutritious ingredients like canned pumpkin, walnuts, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups oats
- â…“ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans, miniature chocolate chips, cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan by lining it with silicone liners or lightly greasing each cup to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin, milk, eggs, oil, maple syrup, light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients. Fold the oats and chopped walnuts (or your choice of mix-ins) into the wet mixture gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill muffin cups and bake. Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the oatmeal cups. Allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure the best texture.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans, mini chocolate chips, or dried cranberries according to your preference.
- These oatmeal cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For dairy-free or vegan versions, use plant-based milk and flax eggs as substitutes.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar to your taste.
- Ensure the muffin cups are not overfilled to prevent spilling during baking.
