Granola Cups
Introduction
So they have a good taste, these simple granola cups can be servied to all. These crispy outer shells can be filled with tasty yogurt & fresh berries. Great for breakfast or a grab and go snack!
Why Make This Recipe
Why should you make these granola cups — fast and fresh — Healthy and great for days on the run. You can also top them with your favorite toppings. Also, they serve as an excellent snack for children who are growing taller and adults alike. My family loves when I make them, and they are gone in seconds.
How to Make Granola Cups
Granola cups are easy and fun to make. Ingredients: Ready to go!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Directions:1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (see note)
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- Nonstick spray with flour
- Approximately 1 cup of plain whole milk Greek yogurt (or any alternative)
- Fresh berries
Directions:
- In a large bowl combine the butter and maple syrup. Keep micro waving for 30 seconds at a time. Stir after each interval until the butter is completely melted. This should be done in a minute or so.
- Once melted add the vanilla, cinnamon, salt & nutmeg. Mix well until combined.
- Add the oats, almonds, coconut and flax meal. Combine the mixture properly.
- Use nonstick baking spray with flour to generously grease a muffin tin.
- Portion out the oat mixture among all of the muffin cups, roughly 2 heaping tablespoons each. Press the mixture into each cup (bottom + sides) with wet hands.
- Let the pan set in the refrigerator for 15-minutes.
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the granola cups in a preheated oven at 180C for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are brown. Allow the bars to cool in pan for ~30 minutes.
- Pop the granola cups out with an offset spatula, or a butter knife.
- Fill them with yoghurt and fruits.
