Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Cups

 Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk or whatever milk you like
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• Optional: your favorite toppings fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper or paper/foil muffin liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add the applesauce, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the oats and baking powder.
• Fill the muffin tin with ¼ cup of the oat mixture in each muffin cup. Add your favorite toppings. Push the toppings down into the oat mixture with a spoon.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes before eating. Store in an airtight container or freeze in a zip top storage bag.

Recipe Notes: Don't skip the muffin liners for this recipe.