Description
Freezer Oatmeal Cups are a healthy, make-ahead breakfast option made with oats, banana, and cinnamon. They’re easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup mashed banana
1½ cups milk (whole, almond, or oat)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor)
Fresh or dried fruit for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and light brown sugar. Stir to mix.
3. In another bowl, whisk together mashed banana, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla flavor until smooth.
4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each to the top.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until tops are golden and spring back when touched.
7. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Serve plain or top with fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
To freeze, wrap cooled oatmeal cups individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Make it dairy-free using almond or oat milk.
Add-ins like blueberries, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips make great variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American