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These Baked Oatmeal Cups with Blueberries are the perfect sweet breakfast that is packed with nutrients and fiber. Bake up a big batch in less than 35 minutes and store them for an on-the-go meal prep breakfast that’s great for both kids and adults!
On-the-go breakfast is always on rotation in this house. Days are better when our mornings are fueled by something healthy and satisfying.
Baked oatmeal cups with blueberries are one of the best ways to enjoy a quick breakfast. These oatmeal cups are made with bananas, blueberries, and shredded coconut for a naturally sweetened breakfast that’s packed with nutrients. You can easily adapt them to make it your own.
The best part about this breakfast is how EASY it is to make. You’ll simply add all of the ingredients to one bowl and mix until everything is combined. Pour the batter into a prepared muffin tin and bake until golden brown.
Why You’ll Love Them
- These blueberry banana oatmeal cups are so EASY to make. Simply add all of the ingredients to one bowl, mix and pour batter into muffin tin and then bake.
- They are great for any time of the day, whether you need breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert.
- Serve them warmed up or cold for a delicious treat.
- Kids and adults love them!
- They are perfectly portioned into individual servings.
- You can customize them by adding your favorite fruits or chopped nuts.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ripe Bananas – Used to naturally sweeten the oatmeal and helps create a rich texture.
- Eggs – Binds the ingredients together to make a muffin texture when baked.
- Coconut Milk – You can use any type of milk, dairy or dairy free milk. Unsweetened almond milk is a good alternative to coconut milk.
- Maple Syrup – Maple syrup works best for this recipe. If you substitute with brown sugar or coconut sugar, it may change the texture slightly.
- Baking Powder – Helps the oatmeal cups rise properly giving them a slight light and airy texture.
- Vanilla Extract – Infuses this breakfast with a light vanilla flavor.
- Cinnamon – Gives a warming flavor throughout.
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – Use old fashioned oats instead of quick oats for the best texture.
- Blueberries – Fresh blueberries add a pop of color and fresh blueberry flavor.
- Diced Bananas – Adds additional texture and banana flavor.
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut – Adds a slightly toasty coconut flavor and texture. You can use sweetened coconut but the oatmeal cups will be sweeter.
How To Make Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups
Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Prepare a 12 hole muffin pan by greasing with nonstick cooking spray, or by lining with muffin liners.
Combine the oatmeal cup ingredients: Grab a large bowl, then add in the wet ingredients; bananas, egg, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Whisk to fully combine, then whisk in the baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Add the oats: Once the base of the mixture is combined, stir in the oats, blueberries, bananas, and coconut shreds making sure the mixture is evenly distributed.
Bake the banana-baked oatmeal: Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the prepared muffin tins making sure each muffin cup is ¾ full. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the muffins are fully cooked through. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Use rolled oats. Make sure you purchase rolled oats and not instant oats as instant oats will change the texture of the oatmeal cups.
- Reheating: To reheat oatmeal cups that have been in stored in the fridge, simply preheat your oven to 325F and add the oatmeal cups to a sheet pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are warmed through.
Variations
- Gluten Free: To make gluten free baked oatmeal cups, you can use certified gluten free oats to make this recipe. Also be sure to check the ingredients on any seasonings to make sure they do not contain wheat ingredients.
- Vegan: To make a vegan version, you’ll need to use an egg substitute such as a flax or chia egg to bind the ingredients together.
- To add a bit of sweet chocolatey flavor, mix a ½ cup of mini chocolate chips into the batter or sprinkle some on top before baking.
- Add some chopped nuts for extra crunch and texture. You can use chopped pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds.
- Change up the fruit by replacing the diced banana with your favorite diced apples or additional berries.
Did you try these baked oatmeal cups with blueberries? Leave a recipe rating and review below!
Baked Oatmeal Cups with Blueberries
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup diced bananas
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with baking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the bananas, egg, coconut milk and maple syrup. Whisk to blend. Add the baking powder, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the oats, blueberries, bananas and coconut.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve warm or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other Oatmeal Recipes
- Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Banana Berry Baked Oatmeal
- Apple Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal
Made for my kids last week and we all loved them.
I love baked oatmeal and these little cups are such a perfect quick and easy breakfast! So yummy!
Can you use frozen blueberries in this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries!
Hello Ashley, can these be frozen?
Hi, Carmen! I haven’t tried freezing them but I don’t see why not. They should freeze fine.
Can you substitute the coconut milk for almond milk?
Yes, you can substitute any other milk.
Is that canned coconut milk, pls?
Hi, Lorr! You can used canned coconut milk or refrigerated. I prefer canned but either one will work fine.
I just made these, I added chopped dates and mixed seeds instead of chopped banana and blueberries so yummy!