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Oatmeal Cups Make Ahead Breakfast Idea

4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cups

These baked oatmeal cups are incredibly versatile, making them a perfect go-to recipe for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With so many ways to customize them—whether you're adding fruits, spices, protein, or a decadent topping—you can easily create a version that suits your taste and nutritional needs.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups milk any kind
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • Optional mix-ins: finely chopped apples bananas, cinnamon, fresh or frozen berries, peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan (or use silicone muffin cups).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together oats, egg, milk, and maple syrup until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin pans.
  • Stir in optional mix-ins if desired, such as apple and cinnamon or banana and peanut butter.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, until light golden brown on top and completely set.
  • Let them sit for 10–20 minutes before removing them from the pan and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
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