These nutty spelt cookie cups filled with smooth, creamy chocolate curd and topped with chocolate covered macadamia nuts make for a festive holiday dessert or a treat for any occasion. Instead of chocolate covered nuts, you can garnish them with some chantilly cream.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Lightly grease a 24-hole mini muffin pan with a bit of melted butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, baking soda and sea salt. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and raw sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until combined.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place in the muffin pan. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven and use the back of a shot glass to press down into the center of each cookie ball, creating an indentation deep enough for the filling. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
For the filling: Whisk egg yolks, evaporated milk, and raw sugar in a medium saucepan until combined. Add in butter and cook on medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick. Turn off the heat. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped chocolate until smooth and well-blended. The curd will firm up more when it’s cold.
Fill the cookies cups with chocolate cream and top with a chocolate coated macadamia nuts and some sprinkles if desired. You won’t need the whole batch of chocolate filling. Save the rest in a jar in the fridge for up to about a week.
Baked Oatmeal Cups are healthy, delicious and perfectly pre-portioned for a quick breakfast on the go! This baked oatmeal recipe is wonderful to make in advance and then can be enjoyed any time you need a fast, easy and nutritious breakfast.
Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect solution to those busy mornings when everyone is scrambling to get out the door on time! I have been making more of an effort to eat a healthy breakfast every day and these Baked Oatmeal cups make it easy because you can make them in advance and just grab a couple on your way out the door!
What ingredients are in baked oatmeal cups?
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 cups unsweetened applesauce
-1 tablespoon honey
-1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (regular milk works fine too)
-2½ cups rolled oats
-1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
-1½ teaspoons baking powder
How do you make baked oatmeal cups?
First you need to combine the eggs, vanilla, applesauce, honey and milk together and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon and baking powder together. Add the oat mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir until completely mixed. Scoop the batter into well-greased muffin tins. (My favorite way to scoop muffins is to use a large cookie scoop! You will use a #16 scoop which is perfect for cupcakes and muffins – it gives you the perfect amount of batter every single time and all of your baked goods will be consistent in size.)
If you want to add toppings, place them on top of each oatmeal cup and use a toothpick or butter knife to slightly swirl them into the batter. Bake the oatmeal cups at 350°F for 26-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve the baked oatmeal immediately or cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container. The oatmeal cups can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days.
I prefer baked oatmeal when it is warm, but baked oatmeal cups are also good at room temperature. Each baked oatmeal cup can be reheated very easily in the microwave – just microwave each cup for about 15 seconds.
Baked Oatmeal Cups
Baked Oatmeal Cups are healthy, delicious and perfectly pre-portioned for a quick breakfast on the go! This baked oatmeal recipe is wonderful to make in advance and then can be enjoyed any time you need a fast, easy and nutritious breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked oatmeal cups
Prep Time: 5minutes
Cook Time: 12minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
2eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupsunsweetened applesauce
1tablespoonhoney
1½cupsunsweetened almond milkregular milk works fine too
2½cupsrolled oats
1tablespoonground cinnamon
1½teaspoonsbaking powder
Instructions
First you need to combine the eggs, vanilla, applesauce, honey and milk together and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon and baking powder together. Add the oat mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir until completely mixed. Scoop the batter into well-greased muffin tins. (My favorite way to scoop muffins is to use a large cookie scoop! You will use a #16 scoop which is perfect for cupcakes and muffins – it gives you the perfect amount of batter every single time and all of your baked goods will be consistent in size.)
If you want to add toppings, place them on top of each oatmeal cup and use a toothpick or butter knife to slightly swirl them into the batter. Bake the oatmeal cups at 350°F for 26-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve the baked oatmeal immediately or cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container. The oatmeal cups can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days.
I prefer baked oatmeal when it is warm, but baked oatmeal cups are also good at room temperature. Each baked oatmeal cup can be reheated very easily in the microwave – just microwave each cup for about 15 seconds.
You can add so many different things to baked oatmeal to make it even more delicious! Fresh or dried fruit both work wonderfully in baked oatmeal. Here are a few ideas:
raspberries
blueberries
miniature chocolate chips
bananas
raisins
peaches
apples
blackberries
dried cherries
I love that each batch makes 24 baked oatmeal cups! Everyone in the family can choose their own toppings and customize several oatmeal cups that are just the way they like them! My kids are a lot more likely to eat healthy foods when they are involved in preparing them. Choosing and adding their own toppings to the baked oatmeal is fun and easy for even small children to do!
Can you freeze baked oatmeal cups?
You can freeze baked oatmeal cups for up to 2 months if they are wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container. The baked oatmeal cups can be thawed to room temperature or you can heat them up in the microwave if you prefer to eat them warmed.
How many baked oatmeal cups are in one serving size?
Two baked oatmeal cups equal one serving. Each serving (before toppings) has about 100 calories, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat.
What type of milk to use in baked oatmeal?
This recipe calls for almond milk, but you can use soy milk or regular milk – any milk will work just fine!
Is baked oatmeal gluten-free?
Yes, baked oatmeal is gluten-free as long as you make sure to use oats that are gluten-free. There are certain brands of oats that are certified as being gluten-free and they will clearly state that on the packaging.
Can you use quick oats in baked oatmeal?
I prefer to use rolled oats in baked oatmeal because I like the consistency and texture of them better. You can definitely swap quick oats instead, but the texture of the baked oatmeal will be a little less chewy and a little more dense. This is definitely a personal preference thing so use whichever kind you like better!
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Baked Oatmeal Cups are gluten-free, healthy and delicious. This baked oatmeal recipe is simple to make and can be made in advance for a fast, easy and nutritious breakfast.
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