Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups

15 Aug Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups

 

By: Toby Amidor

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 6 servings

• Serving size: 1 oatmeal cup
• Calories: 134.86

• Fat: 4.52 g
• Saturated fat: 1.79 g
• Carbohydrates: 19.29 g
• Sugar: 3.90 g
• Sodium: 169.74 mg
• Fiber: 2.82 g
• Protein: 5.33 g
• Cholesterol: 36.70 mg

Recipe type: Breakfast

Prep time:  20 mins

Cook time:  45 mins

Total time:  1 hour 5 mins

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Photo Courtesy of Kristen Massad

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• ¼ cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups nonfat milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, unpeeled, cored and diced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the oats, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar-free maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. Fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed.
5. Scoop of the batter evenly into each of the 12 prepared muffin cups. Tap the muffin tin a few times on the countertop to release any air bubbles.
6. Bake in the oven until the edges of muffins are slightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of 1 or 2 oatmeal cups come out clean, about 45 minutes.
7. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and set aside to cool for 15 minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire rack to continue cooling. Store oatmeal cups at room temperature for 5 days.
8. To store: Place two oatmeal cup in each of 5 re-sealable containers and store at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place into re-sealable plastic bags or freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. To defrost, place at room temperature overnight. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds before eating or enjoy at room temperature.

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