Description
Delicious Breakfast Granola Cups combine crunchy oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut baked into a healthy cup shape, perfect for filling with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh berries. This easy recipe is customizable, nutritious, and ideal for a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Granola Cups
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or flax)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Optional: a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
- Optional: a sprinkle of granola for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly using cooking spray or melted coconut oil, or line with silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, and salt. Toss them well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Coat Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
- Form Granola Cups: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the granola mixture into each cup of the muffin tin. Press the mixture firmly against the bottom and up the sides of each cup to create a sturdy, well-like shape.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the granola cups turn golden brown and feel firm to the touch.
- Cool Cups: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the granola cups to cool completely in the tin on a wire rack. This cooling process takes at least 30 minutes and helps them set properly.
- Remove Cups: After cooling, gently loosen the edges of each granola cup using a knife or spatula, then carefully lift each one out of the muffin tin.
- Prepare Filling: While the cups cool, mix the Greek yogurt with the fresh mixed berries in a bowl. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you prefer additional sweetness.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the yogurt and berry mixture into each cooled granola cup, filling them generously.
- Garnish: Top the filled granola cups with extra granola, additional fresh berries, or a drizzle of honey to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve or Store: Serve the granola cups immediately for the freshest taste or store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to enjoy later.
Notes
- You can customize the nuts and seeds according to your preference or availability.
- Ensure you firmly press the granola mixture in the muffin tin for sturdy cups that hold together well.
- Use silicone liners for easier removal and less sticking.
- Store leftover granola cups in an airtight container for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with vegan yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
