Baked Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups with Nuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 medium apples
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup nuts (mixed or walnuts)
• 1 third cup maple syrup
• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 third cup raisins

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

3. 3

   Core and chop the 2 medium apples into small pieces, then add them to the dry mixture.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of mixed nuts (or walnuts), 1/3 cup of raisins, 1/3 cup of maple syrup, 1 cup of non-dairy milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

5. 5

   Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or a little coconut oil. Pour the oatmeal mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the oatmeal cups cool for about 10 minutes before gently removing them from the tin.

8. 8

   Serve warm or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy your healthy dessert or snack!