Description
These Granola Yogurt Cups are a delightful and healthy snack or breakfast option featuring a baked oat-based granola cup filled with creamy yogurt and topped with fresh fruit and chia seeds. With a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, these cups are perfect for meal prep and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Granola Cups
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup runny peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of salt (optional but recommended)
Toppings
- Yogurt (for topping)
- Fresh fruit (for topping)
- Chia seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease 6 cavities of a muffin pan with coconut oil to prevent sticking and help the cups come out easily.
- Mix Granola Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, runny peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Evenly divide the granola mixture among the 6 greased muffin cavities. Using your fingers or the back of a tablespoon, create a small well or indentation in the center of each cup for the yogurt filling later.
- Bake Granola Cups: Bake the cups in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cups to cool in the muffin pan for 15 minutes to set properly.
- Remove and Cool Completely: Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen each granola cup, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which ensures they firm up and hold their shape well.
- Assemble the Yogurt Cups: Once the granola cups are fully cooled, spoon your favorite yogurt into the wells. Top with fresh fruit and sprinkle chia seeds or any other desired toppings to add texture and flavor. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or any other nut butter of your choice.
- Feel free to use any type of yogurt: Greek, regular, dairy-free, or flavored varieties.
- Customize your fruit toppings based on seasonality and preference; berries, sliced bananas, or diced apples work great.
- These cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days once assembled to maintain freshness.
- For a crunchier texture, consider toasting the oats slightly before mixing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
