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Baked Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup applesauce (or 1 ripe banana, mashed)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups oats
• 1/3 cup ground flax
• Toppings: chopped nuts, seasonal fruits, chocolate chips or seeds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and coconut oil until well combined.
4. Add the milk, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; give it a good stir.
5. Stir in the oats and ground flax until everything is well combined.
6. Use a 1/4-cup measure to scoop the batter into the muffin liners.
7. Press a scattering of toppings onto each muffin.
8. Bake for 30 minutes until oatmeal is completely set.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. Keep in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to a month.

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