How to Make Mini Oatmeal Yogurt Cups

There’s something special about sharing a homemade treat, especially when it’s made with love. Today, I’m excited to share my recipe for Mini Oatmeal Yogurt Cups, which I made for a recent tea party that I held to celebrating mom’s memory. These adorable little cups are not only fun to make but also healthy and absolutely delicious—reminiscent of a sweet oatmeal cookie.

A Bite-Sized Delight

For our tea party, I wanted these oatmeal yogurt cups to be bite-sized, perfect for a dainty tea setting. Of course, you can always make them bigger by using a regular-sized muffin pan. But trust me, the mini version is just too cute to resist!

Pro Tips for Perfection

1. Measure the Oats Precisely: Use the exact amount of oatmeal, or the cups may fall apart.

2. Cool Completely: Let them cool entirely before trying to remove them from the pan. I learned this the hard way when a few fell apart because I was too eager to taste them!

Secret Ingredient

The flavor of these cups is elevated by a heaping tablespoon of Nutella, creating a delightful mix with the cinnamon that reminds me of a Mexican hot chocolate oatmeal treat. The combination is simply divine!

Simple Ingredient List

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¾ cup peanut butter
• 5 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 heaping tablespoon Nutella
• ¾ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or your favorite type of yogurt)
• Fruit toppings, nuts, or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the insides of a mini muffin pan with melted coconut oil or grease with cooking spray.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, Nutella, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.

3. Prepare the Pan: Add the oat mixture to the muffin pan, using a medium-sized cookie scoop for each well. Use a melon baller to press down the mixture, creating a well in the middle. You can also use your fingers or the back of a small spoon.

4. Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups are lightly golden brown.

5. Cool: Allow the cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them to cool completely on a wire rack. I couldn’t wait long enough and some of mine crumbled. I put the crumbles in a little zip lock bag to use over ice cream!

They taste soooo good!!

6. Fill and Serve: Fill each oatmeal cup with yogurt and top with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings. These were a hit at my tea party, and I’m sure you’ll love them too!

Make Ahead Tip: You can make these ahead of time and even freeze them until you are ready to fill them.

Creating these Mini Oatmeal Yogurt Cups was a delightful experience. They’re easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any tea party or gathering. Give them a try, and I’m sure they’ll become a favorite in your home too!

To make them vegan friendly use vegan yogurt and top with a different fruit to tell them apart.

I found the original recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen here, but I added the Nutella and made them mini-sized for our special occasion.

I hope you enjoy making and tasting these as much as we did. If you try them, let me know in the comments below or share your photos on social media with the hashtag #KarinsKottageKitchen. Happy baking!

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