Description
Delicious Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups that are perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. These baked oatmeal cups combine tart Montmorency cherries with crunchy almonds and warm cinnamon, making for a naturally sweetened, comforting treat. Made with old-fashioned oats, almond milk, and a hint of almond extract, they are easy to prepare and great for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, applesauce, melted butter, and almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt into the wet mixture until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in Montmorency tart cherries and sliced almonds to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup all the way to the top. Sprinkle additional sliced almonds on top for extra crunch and decoration.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cup comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Substitute milk of choice such as dairy milk, soy milk, or oat milk based on preference or dietary needs.
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy buttery spread and maple syrup or honey alternatives.
- These cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.
- Feel free to swap Montmorency tart cherries for other dried fruits like cranberries or blueberries.
- Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds for added nutrition.
