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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups

Deliciously spiced and packed with pumpkin goodness, these baked oatmeal cups are perfect for busy mornings or cozy weekends. Portable and customizable, they bring warmth and comfort to your breakfast routine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned oats are best for that chewy texture.
  • 1 tsp baking powder To help your cups rise just a bit.
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon The star spice that brings warmth and comfort.
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Just a hint for that holiday-like flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp salt A little salt amplifies all the flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not the spiced pie filling.
  • 2 large eggs These act as binders and a protein boost.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Choose your favorite natural sweetener.
  • 1/4 cup almond milk You can use dairy milk or any nut milk.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For a touch of depth in flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans These add a nice crunch, but you can swap for walnuts or omit.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners. (Spraying the liners with non-stick spray helps with removal!)
  3. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to avoid clumps.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  6. If using pecans, fold them into the batter now.
  7. Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set in the center and lightly golden. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Customize with different spices or sweeteners as you prefer.