Savory Spinach and Cheddar Oatmeal Cups
In short: Rolled oats baked with eggs, milk, spinach and cheddar in a muffin tin. A savory grab-and-go breakfast or lunch that freezes well. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
Oatmeal does not have to be sweet. These baked cups turn rolled oats into a savory, egg-rich bite with spinach, cheddar, spring onion and a little red pepper. They are sturdy enough to eat with your hands, filling enough for a real breakfast and easy to pack. Bake a dozen on Sunday, freeze half and reheat in the microwave in a minute.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin well, or use silicone cups.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until wilted. Tip it into a sieve, press out the liquid and chop finely.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Stir in the oats, spinach, spring onions, bell pepper and 70 g of the cheddar. Leave the mixture to stand for 5 minutes so the oats soften.
- Divide the mixture among the 12 cups, about 1/2 cup each, pressing it down. Sprinkle the remaining 30 g of cheddar on top.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until set in the center and golden at the edges.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then run a knife around each cup and lift them out. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Wilt the spinach and squeeze it dry. Raw spinach releases water as it bakes and makes the cups soggy and hard to lift.
- Swap in cooked mushrooms, sweetcorn or chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Use certified gluten-free oats if you need the cups to be gluten-free.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze savory oatmeal cups?
Yes. Cool them completely, freeze on a tray, then bag them for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, or in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 15 minutes.
Can I use quick oats?
Rolled oats give the best texture. Quick oats work too but make a softer, denser cup. Do not use steel-cut oats, which stay hard.
Are savory oatmeal cups a breakfast or a lunch food?
Both. Two cups give about 16 g of protein and taste good warm or at room temperature, so they work for breakfast on the go or a lunchbox side.
How long does it take to make Savory Spinach and Cheddar Oatmeal Cups?
About 50 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Savory Spinach and Cheddar Oatmeal Cups?
About 340 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 340 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
