Oatmeal Banana Pancake Cups

A quick, kid-friendly breakfast with a wholesome breakfast vibe. This cause-for-celebration breakfast cups blend oats, banana, and eggs into fluffy muffin-sized bites—perfect for busy mornings and meal-prep. A touch of cinnamon and vanilla make them cozy, with a subtle caramelized edge from brown butter optional upgrade.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)

Ingredients(scaled)

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 large eggs
  • ½ 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ½ 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or 1/4 cup additional milk)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • ½ 1/4 tsp salt
  • ½ tbsp melted butter or oil (for pan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Mash bananas in a bowl, then whisk in eggs, milk, yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; let rest 3-5 minutes to soften oats.
  4. Spoon batter into cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake 12-15 minutes until tops are set and edges golden.
  5. Cool briefly; for extra texture, lightly press a few oats on top before baking. Optional: drizzle with a little extra honey before serving.

Chef’s Pro Tips

  • If batch-fridged, reheat 15-20 seconds in microwave.
  • For brown-butter bloom, saute 1 tsp butter until nutty, then whisk into batter.
  • Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for texture variety.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt and a handful of berries for a complete plate.

Storage Instructions

Store cooled cups in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat before serving.

Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
calories210
protein8 g
carbs34 g
fat6 g

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