Coconut Pumpkin Oat Cups Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Coconut Pumpkin Oat Cups are a nutritious and delicious option for a healthy dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, pumpkin puree, and coconut, they provide a satisfying treat that is both flavorful and filling.

This recipe is simple to follow and perfect for meal prep. You can enjoy these oat cups as a snack or a light dessert, making them a versatile addition to your healthy desserts recipe collection.

Nutritious Coconut Pumpkin Oat Cups

These oat cups are baked to perfection, featuring a delightful combination of pumpkin and coconut flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 servings, making it ideal for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or additional shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, shredded coconut, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle optional toppings on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the oat cups are set and lightly golden on top.
Cool and Serve: Allow the oat cups to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for later.