Healthy Breakfast Granola Cups with Yogurt and Berries Recipe

Introduction

Start your day with these delightful Breakfast Granola Cups, a perfect blend of crunchy oats, nuts, and seeds. Filled with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh berries, they make a healthy and portable breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, or a mix)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or flax)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Optional: a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
• Optional: a sprinkle of granola for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well with cooking spray, melted coconut oil, or use silicone liners.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, and salt. Toss to distribute evenly.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are completely coated and slightly sticky.
5. Step 5: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the granola mixture into each muffin cup. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides, creating a well-shaped cup.
6. Step 6: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the granola cups are golden brown and firm to the touch.
7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and let the cups cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes.
8. Step 8: Gently loosen the edges with a knife or spatula. Carefully lift each granola cup out of the muffin tin.
9. Step 9: While the cups cool, combine Greek yogurt and mixed berries in a bowl. Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired.
10. Step 10: Spoon the yogurt and berry mixture into the cooled granola cups.
11. Step 11: Sprinkle extra granola or berries on top, or drizzle with honey for added flavor.
12. Step 12: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Tips & Variations

• Use your favorite combination of nuts and seeds to customize flavor and texture.
• For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free yogurt.
• Press the granola mixture firmly to help the cups hold their shape after baking.
• Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for extra warmth and aroma.
• Try different fresh fruits or dried fruits in the yogurt filling for variety.

Storage

Store the granola cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the yogurt and berry filling separate until ready to serve to avoid sogginess. Reheat the granola cups gently in a warm oven if desired, but serve the yogurt mixture cold.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the granola cups ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the granola cups a day in advance and store them separately. Fill them with yogurt and berries just before serving for the freshest taste and texture.

What can I use instead of coconut oil?

If you don’t have coconut oil, you can substitute with any neutral-flavored oil like vegetable or avocado oil. Just make sure it’s melted before mixing.

Healthy Breakfast Granola Cups with Yogurt and Berries Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 109 reviews

Delicious and healthy Breakfast Granola Cups made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and shredded coconut, baked to golden perfection and filled with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh mixed berries. Perfect for a nutritious and portable morning meal or snack.

• Author: Ella
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 65 minutes
• Yield: 12 granola cups 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

Granola Cups

• 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, or a mix)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or flax)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling and Topping

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Optional: a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
• Optional: a sprinkle of granola for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray or melted coconut oil, or line it with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, and salt. Toss everything together until evenly distributed.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Coat Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are coated and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
5. Form Granola Cups: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the granola mixture into each muffin cup. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of each cup to create a well-shaped cup.
6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the granola cups are golden brown and firm to the touch.
7. Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the granola cups to cool completely in the tin on a wire rack, which takes at least 30 minutes.
8. Remove Cups: Once cooled, gently loosen the edges using a knife or spatula. Carefully lift each granola cup out of the muffin tin.
9. Prepare Filling: While the cups cool, combine the Greek yogurt and mixed berries in a bowl. Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired.
10. Fill Cups: Spoon the yogurt and berry mixture into each cooled granola cup, filling them generously.
11. Add Toppings: Sprinkle extra granola, additional berries, or drizzle honey over the filled cups for a beautiful finish.
12. Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the freshest taste or store the filled granola cups in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

• You can customize the nuts and seeds to your preference or what you have on hand.
• Ensure the granola cups are completely cool before filling to prevent sogginess.
• Use silicone liners for easy removal of the granola cups.
• For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup and use non-dairy yogurt.
• These cups are best eaten within two days to maintain texture and freshness.

Keywords: Granola cups, healthy breakfast, baked granola, Greek yogurt breakfast, berry yogurt cups, portable breakfast, nutritious snack