Description
Granola Cups are a fun and healthy snack or breakfast option made with baked granola molded into cup shapes and filled with yogurt, fruit, or nut butter—great for kids and meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional fillings: Greek yogurt, fresh berries, nut butter, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla until everything is well coated.
- Press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin cup, using a spoon or your fingers to press it up the sides and form a cup shape.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool in the tin for at least 10 minutes before removing carefully.
- Once cooled completely, fill with desired toppings such as yogurt and fruit or nut butter and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Let granola cups cool fully before removing to help them hold shape.
- Store plain cups in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Fill just before serving to keep cups crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (unfilled)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg