Description
These Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Apple Baked Cups are a simple, delicious, and healthy snack or breakfast option for children. They are quick to prepare and a great way to use fresh apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, applesauce, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the finely diced apple.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cup comes out clean.
- Let the baked cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use any apple variety you prefer, such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp.
- These baked cups are great for breakfast, snacks, or even a light dessert.
- Store leftover baked cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a fun twist, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg