One-Bowl Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups (Printable Version)

Bright, zesty oatmeal cups with juicy blueberries—perfect for portable breakfasts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats & Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Fruit

12 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
03 - Add rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined and all oats are moistened.
04 - Gently fold blueberries into the batter to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
06 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until oatmeal cups are set, golden on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're ready to grab, no excuses needed on rushed mornings.
  • One bowl means minimal cleanup, which honestly might be the best part.
  • The lemon zest transforms what could be ordinary oatmeal into something you actually look forward to eating.
  • Freezes beautifully, so you can make a double batch and thank yourself later.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling them in the pan first; removing them too early makes them crumbly and frustrating.
  • The lemon zest needs to go in the wet mixture—dried zest added later just tastes bitter and powdery, which I learned the hard way.
03 -
  • If you like more pronounced lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of zest or a tablespoon of juice; you can't overdo it with citrus here.
  • Paper liners make them feel special and peel away with zero cleanup, which is worth the small extra expense if you're serving these to anyone besides yourself.
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