BANANA BAKED OATMEAL CUPS

 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/4 cups plain milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon each: fine sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a muffin pan with baking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until evenly combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
3. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of an oatmeal cup comes out clean.
5. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Storage:

• To store any leftovers, allow the oatmeal cups to cool to room temperature. Then transfer to a sealed storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use whole milk instead of regular milk.
• If you don't have pecans, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
• For a sweeter oatmeal cup, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
• For a spicier oatmeal cup, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and ginger.
• You can also add other ingredients to your oatmeal cups, such as raisins, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut.