Description
Delight your taste buds with fruit and yogurt granola cups! These edible treats are made from wholesome granola, baked into crispy cups, and filled with creamy yogurt and fresh fruit. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack, these cups are easy to make, customizable, and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed, not quick oats)
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons natural smooth almond butter
- Your favorite yogurt (2-3 tablespoons per cup for filling)
- Chopped or sliced fresh fruit (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease 9 muffin cups or use parchment liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine oats, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: Heat maple syrup and almond butter over low heat until smooth and runny.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to coat.
- Form Cups: Divide the mixture among 9 muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom and sides.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool: Let the cups cool completely in the pan, then gently remove them.
- Fill and Serve: Add yogurt to each cup and top with fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for almond butter.
- Storage: Unfilled cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Fill just before serving.
- Variations: Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch, or experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
