Description
These Granola Cups are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option featuring a crunchy oat and almond flour crust baked to golden perfection. Filled with creamy Greek yogurt and topped with fresh berries, they offer a balanced combo of textures and flavors perfect for a kid-friendly, gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
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Granola Cup Base
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Filling & Toppings
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries of choice
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the mixture is uniformly sticky and well incorporated.
- Add optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts evenly into the granola mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Shape granola cups: Divide the granola mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Press firmly on the bottom and up the sides of each cup to create a hollow cup shape that will hold the filling.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the granola cups turn a beautiful golden brown color.
- Cool and remove: Allow the granola cups to cool completely inside the tin so they firm up. Carefully remove each cup from the tin without breaking.
- Fill and serve: Just before serving, fill each granola cup with creamy Greek yogurt and top with fresh berries or other favorite toppings for a delicious, nutritious treat.
Notes
- Store granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free variation, substitute oat flour for almond flour and use sunflower seed butter instead of coconut oil.
- Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the muffin cups to help the cups hold their shape after baking.
- This recipe is easily customizable—try different mix-ins like dried fruit or seeds.
