Exactly two years ago…
Two years ago, I published what is now the #1 most viewed recipe on my entire blog.
To date, the post has gotten over 450,000 facebook likes and almost 130,000 repins, with more people writing in every day to say how much they love the recipe!
So today seemed like the perfect time to debut these portable trail mix breakfast cupcakes–chock full of wholesome ingredients, just like the famous originals. These cupcakes can easily go in a lunchbox, and their fiber will keep you full for hours!
And, just like the originals, they are egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be oil-free and sugar-free as well.
On-The-Go Breakfast Oatmeal Trail Mix Cupcakes
Makes 11-12
- 2.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup over-ripe mashed banana OR applesauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/16 tsp uncut stevia OR 2 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries or raisins, chopped small
- 2 tbsp wheat germ or flaxmeal (or oat bran)
- 1 1/3 cup water (If using the liquid-sweetener option, scale water back by 3 tbsp)
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil OR more applesauce
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 380 F, and line 11-12 cupcake tins. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and stir very well. In a separate bowl, whisk together all liquid ingredients. Mix wet into dry, then pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake 21 minutes. Broil 3 additional minutes, then let cool. If you let them cool overnight, they will no longer stick to the liners. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated.
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They look super delicious – well done!
I’ve not made the originals, but I will definitely be trying these. They’re quick, healthy and a great snack to replace any chocolate or crisps through the day.
I just finished off a batch off homemade granola cups with my kids this morning! Mine were raw, I just mixed some oats, honey, peanut butter, chocolate chips (a few other ingredients) and let them set in the fridge! This is such a simple but hearty breakfast! I also bake mine but prefer them raw (less time in the kitchen!). Mine were similar to these;
http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/raw-peanut-butter-chocolate-oat-balls/
Would chia seeds work in place of flax/wheat germ?
I’ve not tried, but you can definitely experiment! Be sure to report back if you do!
I actually can’t see how anybody HASN’T tried this variation with the original recipe. Except I go all-out trail mix: dried fruit, chopped nuts, maybe a lil’ granola, the whole shebang.
YUM!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the original version. I take one (or two) to work with me for a mid-morning snack. My co-workers and my kids also love them. I make a batch on Sunday, freeze them, then pop them into a gallon size freezer bag. So easy to grab one or two on your way out the door.
Thank you, Katie, for sharing such wonderful recipes with us!
Hi katie, could I ask what camera you use?
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looks lovely!
THANK YOU for posting an applesauce version! I can’t stand bananas in any form lol. THese sound delicious and I have a bunch of dried cranberries just waiting for a job!
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The original is delicous! I make them every Sunday morning since they are so easy to grap and eat on the way to church. Need to try this version out. =)
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Soooooo disappointed that the recipe isn’t printable
Ziplist went out of business.
What does ZipList have to do with the recipe being printable? ZipList was only for SAVING recipes
That is inaccurate. Google search ziplist print.
Try yumprint. I use this app to save recipes; I believe you’d be able to print from them if you want.