Description
Wholesome yet indulgent Cherry + Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Cups made with hearty oats, sweet-tart cherries, and rich chocolate chips. These soft, portable cups are perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or grab-and-go snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
- Use dried cherries if fresh are unavailable.
- Add chopped almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Substitute raspberries or blueberries for variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped cups for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
