Granola Cups with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Recipe
These Granola Cups with Yoghurt are a delightful and healthy breakfast or snack option featuring crunchy baked oats infused with banana, peanut butter, and honey. Filled with creamy Greek yogurt and topped with fresh fruits and chia seeds, they combine wholesome ingredients for a nutritious and satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 10 granola cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Granola Cup Mixture
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Toppings
- 1 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- Mixed berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), diced kiwi, and sliced banana
- Chia seeds or crushed nuts, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and lightly spray a muffin tin with oil to ensure the granola cups don’t stick.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed banana, natural peanut butter, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Cups: Divide the mixed granola evenly between 10 muffin cavities, using about 2 heaping tablespoons per cup. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cavity to create a thin, even granola cup shell.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges of the granola cups turn golden brown. This baking step helps the mixture set and become crisp.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the granola cups to cool completely in the tin. Once cooled, carefully loosen the edges using a butter knife and gently remove each cup from the muffin tin.
- Fill and Serve: When ready to serve, spoon about 2 tablespoons of vanilla or plain Greek yogurt into each granola cup. Top with mixed berries, diced kiwi, sliced banana, and sprinkle with extra chia seeds or crushed nuts for added texture and nutrition. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can customize the fruit toppings according to your preference or seasonality for variety.
- The granola cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days but are best filled fresh with yogurt to maintain crispness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute natural peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- To enhance sweetness, drizzle additional honey over the filled cups if desired.
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