Description
A delightful recipe for homemade granola cups that can be filled with yogurt and fresh berries, perfect for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Granola Cups:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
For Filling:
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil/butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully coated.
- Shape the cups: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin cup. Press firmly to form a cup shape.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely in the tin.
- Fill: Fill with desired toppings like Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or nut butter.
Notes
- Use silicone muffin cups or parchment liners to prevent sticking.
- Store empty granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Fill just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 granola cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
