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Some days, you just want breakfast to be both healthy and tasty. These blueberry banana oatmeal cups totally deliver. After trying a bunch of different quick morning ideas, I landed on these little guys. They're a treat but sneak in all kinds of good stuff to keep you full until lunchtime.
Just last week, my kiddo snagged two before heading out to soccer. The simplest food wins are usually the ones that make healthy eating super easy.
Tasty Ingredients List
- Cinnamon: Just a pinch makes everything warm and a little cozy
- Eggs and milk: These hold everything together
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen): Either style works great
- Very ripe bananas: The more spots, the sweeter your cups
- Rolled oats (old-fashioned): Go with old-fashioned, not the quick oats
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Simple Steps for Oatmeal Cups
- Gently mix in your blueberries at the end. Hold a few back to pop on top—they look awesome after baking:
- Stir your oats, cinnamon, and baking powder right into the wet batter. Some lumps are totally fine here—don’t stress:
- Add the milk, vanilla, eggs, and honey to your smashed bananas. You’ll get a creamy base that brings it all together:
- Start with the bananas. Mash them really well—the riper, the more they’ll sweeten everything:
First go-around, I kept them in too long and ended up with little oatmeal bricks. Now I pull them as soon as they’re just done and still soft in the middle.
Timing That Works
Pull them when the tops look golden but centers still have a bit of give. Toothpick should be almost clean with a crumb or two—that’s what you want.
How to Serve
Eat these warm or straight from the fridge. Add some yogurt or a spoon of peanut butter on top if that’s your thing.
Make It Your Way
Mix in whatever berries you have, throw in nuts, use maple syrup instead of honey, or top with chocolate chips for a treat.
Storage Tips
Stash them in a sealed container in the fridge—good for about 5 days. You can freeze them too. 30 seconds in the microwave and they’re ready to eat again.
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After tons of rushed mornings and lots of prepping on Sundays, these oatmeal cups never let me down. Proof that eating well can actually be easy and fun.
Recipe FAQs
- → Is freezing these oatmeal bites possible?
- Yep, these freeze like a charm! Use freezer bags or containers, and they’ll last 3 months. Just microwave whenever you want one.
- → Can I switch out the blueberries?
- Sure thing! Swap in apples, strawberries, raspberries, or even peaches to mix things up.
- → Are these gluten-free?
- They can be! Just grab oats labeled gluten-free. Regular ones might have traces of gluten.
- → How do I make these vegan-friendly?
- Easy! Swap the egg for a flax one (mix 1 Tbsp flaxseed with 3 Tbsp water) and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- → What’s the best way to warm these up?
- Use the microwave for 20-30 seconds or pop them into a 350°F oven for about 5-10 minutes.