Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups

These healthy-ish chocolate chip baked oatmeal cups come together quickly and easily in just 1 bowl. They’re soft and moist inside with chewy tops and plenty of flavor. Make them ahead and enjoy all week long!

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) milk (dairy or nondairy)
• 2 large eggs*
• 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup*
• 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup (125g) creamy or crunchy almond butter*
• 3 and 1/4 cups (276g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats*
• 1/3 cup (35g) ground flaxseed*
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (128g) regular size or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray. If using muffin liners, spray them with nonstick spray. The oatmeal cups stick to the liners a bit regardless, so I recommend skipping them.
2. In a large bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together, except for the chocolate chips. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips. Batter will be a little liquidy. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, making sure both the oats and liquid are in each. Fill all the way to the top.
3. Bake for 28–30 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and tops appear set. If the tops are browning very quickly, tent a piece of aluminum foil over the muffin pan.
4. Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
5. Cover leftover oatmeal cups tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week