Introduction
Baked-oatmeal cups are an easy way to bring warm, wholesome flavors to your New Year mornings. They slice cleanly, pack well, and welcome all kinds of mix-ins. Whether you enjoy fruity, nutty, chocolatey, or spiced variations, these 24 ideas bring simple comfort to your breakfast routine.
1. Classic Maple-Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cups
A comforting, familiar flavor that’s great for any morning.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Maple syrup — 1/3 cup
Brown sugar — 2 tbsp
Eggs — 2
Cinnamon — 1 tsp
Salt — 1/4 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk milk, eggs, syrup, and brown sugar.
- Combine mixtures and portion into a greased muffin pan.
- Bake 22–25 minutes until firm.
How to Serve It
Add a warm drizzle of maple syrup.
2. Blueberry-Almond Oatmeal Cups
Bright berries and crunchy almonds create a fresh balance.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Blueberries — 1 cup
Almond slices — 1/3 cup
Eggs — 2
Honey — 1/4 cup
Vanilla — 1 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, baking powder, and almonds.
- Whisk milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine mixtures and fold in blueberries.
- Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with a spoonful of yogurt.
3. Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal Cups
Creamy peanut butter and sweet banana bring a cozy combination.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Mashed banana — 1 cup
Peanut butter — 1/3 cup
Eggs — 2
Cinnamon — 1/2 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Stir oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, banana, and peanut butter.
- Combine and portion into muffin cups.
- Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add banana slices on top.
4. Apple-Cinnamon Crumble Oatmeal Cups
Soft apples and cinnamon bring nostalgic fall-winter flavor.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Diced apple — 1 cup
Brown sugar — 1/4 cup
Cinnamon — 1 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Add milk, eggs, and apples.
- Fill muffin cups.
- Bake at 350°F for 23–26 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust lightly with ground cinnamon.
5. Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cups
A sweet breakfast treat kids and adults enjoy.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Chocolate chips — 1/2 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Vanilla — 1 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla.
- Combine mixtures and fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake 22–24 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add a few extra chips on top after baking.
6. Cranberry-Orange Oatmeal Cups
Tart and citrusy flavors brighten winter mornings.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Fresh cranberries — 1 cup
Orange zest — 1 tbsp
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, zest, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and honey.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Bake 23–25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add extra orange zest for aroma.
7. Mocha Oatmeal Cups
Chocolate and coffee give these cups a morning-jolt flavor.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Brewed coffee — 1/2 cup
Milk — 1/2 cup
Cocoa powder — 1 tbsp
Chocolate chips — 1/4 cup
Eggs — 2
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, cocoa, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, coffee, eggs, and honey.
- Combine with oats and add chips.
- Bake 22–25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add a dusting of cocoa powder.
8. Pumpkin-Spice Oatmeal Cups
Perfect for cozy cold-season breakfasts.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Pumpkin puree — 3/4 cup
Eggs — 2
Brown sugar — 2 tbsp
Pumpkin spice — 1 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, spice, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, pumpkin, and sugar.
- Combine and portion into muffin cups.
- Bake 23–26 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with chopped pecans.
9. Strawberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cups
A bright, tropical-style flavor pairing.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Diced strawberries — 1 cup
Shredded coconut — 1/3 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, coconut, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and honey.
- Fold in strawberries.
- Bake 22–24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle coconut flakes on top.
10. Carrot-Cake Oatmeal Cups
A wholesome take on classic carrot cake flavors.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Grated carrot — 1 cup
Cinnamon — 1 tsp
Nutmeg — 1/4 tsp
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, spices, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, honey, and carrot.
- Combine mixtures and bake 23–26 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add raisins for sweetness.
11. Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cups
A sweet-tart mix with nutty texture.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Pitted cherries — 1 cup
Almond slices — 1/3 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, almonds, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and honey.
- Fold in cherries.
- Bake 23–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with extra almonds.
12. Gingerbread Oatmeal Cups
A winter-spice favorite with deep, cozy flavor.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Molasses — 2 tbsp
Brown sugar — 2 tbsp
Ginger — 1 tsp
Cinnamon — 1/2 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, spices, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, molasses, and sugar.
- Combine and bake 22–26 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
13. Raspberry-White Chocolate Oatmeal Cups
Sweet, creamy, and slightly tart.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Raspberries — 1 cup
White chocolate chips — 1/3 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Combine oats and baking powder.
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Fold in raspberries and chips.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add fresh raspberries on top.
14. Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Cups
Warm spices add comforting depth.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup infused with chai tea
Eggs — 2
Honey — 1/4 cup
Cinnamon — 1/2 tsp
Cardamom — 1/4 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep chai in warm milk; cool slightly.
- Mix oats and spices.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Bake 22–26 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle cardamom.
15. Peach Cobbler Oatmeal Cups
Fruity and juicy with soft baked texture.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Chopped peaches — 1 cup
Brown sugar — 2 tbsp
Cinnamon — 1/2 tsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Add milk, eggs, sugar, and peaches.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with a thin peach slice.
16. Lemon-Poppy Oatmeal Cups
Zesty, refreshing, and perfect for winter mornings.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Honey — 1/4 cup
Lemon zest — 1 tbsp
Poppy seeds — 1 tbsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, zest, seeds, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and honey.
- Combine and bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a little lemon zest on top.
17. Nutella Swirl Oatmeal Cups
Rich, sweet, and great for dessert-style breakfasts.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Nutella — 1/3 cup
Honey — 2 tbsp
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats and baking powder.
- Whisk wet ingredients except Nutella.
- Add batter to cups; swirl Nutella on top.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust lightly with cocoa.
18. Maple-Bacon Oatmeal Cups
A savory-sweet combination perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Cooked bacon — 1/2 cup chopped
Maple syrup — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, bacon, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and syrup.
- Combine and scoop into muffin cups.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a small drizzle of maple.
19. Pineapple-Coconut Oatmeal Cups
A warm-weather flavor perfect for bright mornings.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Pineapple chunks — 1 cup
Shredded coconut — 1/3 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, coconut, and baking powder.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Fold in pineapple.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted coconut.
20. Blackberry-Vanilla Oatmeal Cups
Sweet, fragrant, and juicy.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Blackberries — 1 cup
Vanilla — 1 tsp
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, baking powder, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Fold in berries.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add fresh blackberries on top.
21. Fig & Walnut Oatmeal Cups
Earthy sweetness meets crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Chopped figs — 1 cup
Walnuts — 1/3 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, walnuts, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and honey.
- Fold in figs.
- Bake 23–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a few walnut pieces.
22. Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cups
A simple, classic flavor pairing.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Raisins — 3/4 cup
Cinnamon — 1 tsp
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Add wet ingredients.
- Fold in raisins.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
23. Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cups
For chocolate lovers who want a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Cocoa powder — 2 tbsp
Chocolate chunks — 1/2 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Combine oats, cocoa, and baking powder.
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Add chocolate chunks.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with a few chocolate shavings.
24. Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cups
A comforting, nutty winter favorite.
Ingredients
Rolled oats — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
Eggs — 2
Chopped pecans — 1/2 cup
Maple syrup — 1/3 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix oats, pecans, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, eggs, and syrup.
- Combine and pour into muffin molds.
- Bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with lightly toasted pecans.
Conclusion
Baked-oatmeal cups make breakfast simple, flexible, and full of warm flavors. Whether you’re feeding a group or meal-prepping for the week, these 24 versions offer plenty of variety. Pick a few favorites, mix up a batch, and enjoy a cozy start to your New Year mornings.
