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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats or steel-cut oats

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum natural sweetness and easy mashing

Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes before baking to allow the oats to absorb some liquid

If using frozen berries, don't thaw them first; add them frozen to prevent color bleeding

For a firmer texture, reduce the milk by 1/4 cup

For a softer, more pudding-like texture, increase milk by 1/4 cup

These cups freeze beautifully - make a double batch and freeze half for later

Allow to cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess

For a protein boost, add 1/4 cup protein powder to the dry ingredients

Customize the sweetness level according to your taste preferences

Sweet Oat Cups

Name: Sweet Oat Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Base:; 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed); 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 bananas); 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option); 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey; 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Mix-ins (choose 1-2 cups total):; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup diced apple; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds; 2 tablespoons hemp hearts; For Topping (optional):; Sliced fresh fruit (bananas, berries, etc.); Drizzle of nut butter; Additional maple syrup or honey; Yogurt (dairy or plant-based); Sprinkle of cinnamon; Equipment:; 12-cup muffin tin; Paper or silicone muffin liners

These Sweet Oat Cups offer a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness in a convenient, portable form. A medium-difficulty recipe that requires attention to ingredient proportions and baking time, these oat cups combine hearty rolled oats, nutritious nuts and seeds, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, snacks, or a light dessert, they're customizable with seasonal fruits and your choice of sweeteners. Prepare a batch ahead of time for a week of nutritious grab-and-go meals that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout your busy day.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

40 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Base:

3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)

1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 bananas)

2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, etc.)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

Mix-ins (choose 1-2 cups total):

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup diced apple

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1/4 cup shredded coconut

2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds

2 tablespoons hemp hearts

For Topping (optional):

Sliced fresh fruit (bananas, berries, etc.)

Drizzle of nut butter

Additional maple syrup or honey

Yogurt (dairy or plant-based)

Sprinkle of cinnamon

Equipment:

12-cup muffin tin

Paper or silicone muffin liners

Large mixing bowl

Medium mixing bowl

Measuring cups and spoons

Mixing spoon or spatula

Wire cooling rack

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone liners, or thoroughly grease with cooking spray or coconut oil.

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.

In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the eggs, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.

Fold in your choice of mix-ins, being careful not to overmix the batter.

Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

If desired, add a few pieces of additional fruit on top for garnish.

Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Serve cold, at room temperature, or warmed in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Add optional toppings just before serving.

Sweet Oat Cups

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