Description
These Breakfast Granola Cups are a delightful and healthy way to start your day or enjoy a nutritious snack. Made with rolled oats, chopped nuts, and natural sweeteners, they offer a crunchy texture and a customizable filling option with Greek yogurt, fresh fruits, nut butter, or chia jam. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go treat, these cups are easy to make and adaptable to vegan and nut-free diets.
Ingredients
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Granola Cup Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Fillings
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Nut butter
- Chia jam
- Dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring to evenly distribute the spices and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until all the oats and nuts are coated evenly with the liquid mixture.
- Form Granola Cups: Scoop about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the granola mixture into each muffin cup. Use a spoon or your fingers to press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides, shaping it into a cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the granola cups turn golden brown and feel crisp to the touch.
- Cool Completely: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the granola cups to cool completely in the pan, ensuring they set and hold together when removed.
- Fill and Serve: Once cooled, fill each granola cup with your choice of healthy toppings such as Greek yogurt and fresh berries, or nut butter and sliced bananas. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- To make these granola cups nut-free, substitute the chopped nuts with sunflower seeds or increase the amount of oats.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup as the sweetener and ensure fillings like non-dairy yogurt are used.
- Store empty granola cups in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain crispness.
- Fill the granola cups just before serving to keep the texture crunchy and fresh.
