Description
Crunchy and delicious homemade granola cups baked to golden perfection, perfect for filling with your favorite yogurt, fresh berries, and nut butter. A versatile and nutritious snack or breakfast treat that’s easy to make and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Granola Cups
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 1/4 cup seeds (sunflower or pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Fillings
- Greek yogurt, dairy-free yogurt, or coconut yogurt
- Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- Nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter)
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Granola Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly coated with the syrup and oil blend.
- Shape Granola Cups: Spoon the granola mixture into each muffin cup, pressing it firmly onto the bottom and up the sides to form a bowl shape, packing it tightly to help the cups hold together.
- Bake Granola Cups: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the granola turns golden brown and crisp. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove the granola cups from the oven and allow them to cool fully inside the muffin tin to set and harden.
- Remove from Tin: Gently lift the cooled granola cups from the muffin tin, being careful not to break them.
- Fill Granola Cups: Fill each granola cup with your choice of filling such as a scoop of yogurt, fresh berries, a drizzle of nut butter, or honey/maple syrup to enhance flavor and texture.
- Serve or Store: Serve the granola cups immediately for maximum freshness or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigerate if filled with yogurt to maintain freshness longer.
Notes
- You can customize the nuts and seeds based on your preferences or what you have available.
- For a vegan-friendly version, use maple syrup and coconut or dairy-free yogurt.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the muffin tins helps the cups hold their shape after baking.
- Store granola cups without filling at room temperature in an airtight container for best crispness.
- If using fresh yogurt as filling, consume within 2-3 days when refrigerated to prevent sogginess.
- Adding cinnamon is optional but gives a nice warm flavor to the granola.