Description

Customizable Breakfast Granola Cups are crunchy, wholesome cups made from baked granola and filled with a variety of toppings like yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. They offer a healthy, versatile, and delicious way to start your day.

Ingredients

For the Granola Cups:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) or butter

1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping Ideas:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)

1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)

1/2 banana, sliced

1/4 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)

1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter)

1 tablespoon shredded coconut

Drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweetness

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the oats are evenly coated.
Divide the granola mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups. Press the mixture down firmly to form cup shapes.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cups cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the granola cups are cooled, fill them with your choice of toppings, such as yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter.
Serve immediately or store for later. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder to the granola mixture or top with Greek yogurt.

For a vegan version, use non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup, and coconut oil instead of butter.

Add dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots to the granola for extra texture and sweetness.

Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or ginger to add more depth to the flavor.

If you like chocolate, consider adding mini chocolate chips or cocoa nibs to the granola mixture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 granola cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg