Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup finely chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients: Add the almond milk, applesauce, and maple syrup and stir until well-combined.
4. Fold in apples and pecans: Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
5. Bake: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling all the way to the top. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the top is set.
6. Cool: Let cool completely in the muffin tin before serving.

Notes:

• Freezing: You can freeze the baked oatmeal cups for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes until warmed through.
• Substitutions: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, you can use any kind of milk you like (dairy or non-dairy) and replace maple syrup with another liquid sweetener like honey or agave syrup.

Enjoy these delicious and nutritious apple cinnamon oatmeal cups for a healthy and satisfying breakfast!