Description
Delightful Baked Oatmeal Cups bring wholesome breakfast magic to morning tables with minimal effort. Packed with hearty oats, sweet berries, and warm spices, these portable treats offer a nutritious start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
Pasta and Sauce:
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) campanelle, gigli, radiatore pasta, or broken lasagna noodles
- 24 ounces (680 grams) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
Garnish:
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in chopped nuts and selected fresh or frozen berries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully spoon the mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzling with additional maple syrup or topping with a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- Customize pasta choice by using gluten-free or whole wheat varieties for different dietary needs.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium marinara sauce and broth.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils.
- Enhance meal prep by making larger batches and freezing individual portions for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-19 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg