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Healthy Star Spangled Baked Oatmeal Cups

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These star-shaped baked oatmeal cups are a quick, healthy, and festive grab-and-go breakfast perfect for meal prep. They combine creamy cottage cheese, hearty oats, and juicy berries for a cozy and energizing start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, 180g)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd, full-fat or low-fat, 240g)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk (240ml, any kind – dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (can substitute maple syrup or agave)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries (150g; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, 30g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin well with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then add cottage cheese, milk, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in frozen mixed berries and optional chopped nuts.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use cottage cheese for creamy texture and protein. Frozen berries hold up better during baking. Avoid overmixing to keep cups tender. Check baking time closely to prevent dryness. Silicone molds ease removal and cleanup. Cool completely before storing to avoid mushiness. Nut butter or Greek yogurt on top adds moisture and flavor.

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