Easy Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups: Best Meal Prep Breakfast
These easy baked pumpkin oatmeal cups are a meal prep dream—portable, naturally sweetened, and incredibly moist. Perfect for busy mornings, they’re made with simple ingredients and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any kind; whole milk recommended)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, or a combination
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and uniform.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a fork or whisk to distribute evenly.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Use a spatula and fold gently; do not overmix.
- Fold in your mix-ins if using.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are set and the edges are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don’t skip the 5-minute rest time—it ensures even texture. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Grease muffin tin generously to prevent sticking. Let oatmeal cups cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess. They taste even better on day two after the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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