When You Need a Quick Breakfast or Snack, This Oatmeal Cup Hits the Spot

These oatmeal cups are easy to make and can keep in the freezer for up to three months.

You can serve these warm or at room temperature. Jamie Vespa/TNS

The nutty flavor of pecans and sweetness from fresh blueberries and bananas combine for an extra-tasty snack or breakfast. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your fridge or freezer for quick and easy breakfasts all week. Reheat in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

Baked Blueberry and Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes

Serves 12

• 3 cups oats
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray.