Description
Enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast with these homemade granola cups, made from wholesome oats and natural sweeteners, baked into crispy, portable muffin-shaped treats perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
Optional Toppings
- Yogurt
- Fresh fruits
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin: Grease a standard or mini muffin tin well with non-stick spray or butter to ensure easy removal of the granola cups after baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk together applesauce (or mashed banana), honey (or agave), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats until the mixture is evenly coated and sticks together slightly.
- Portion into muffin cups: Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups (about 1/2 cup each), pressing firmly into the sides to form a cup shape.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 330°F (165°C). Bake the granola cups for approximately 12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
- Reinforce shape: Remove from oven and gently press the sides of each cup with a spoon to maintain their shape. Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Cool and serve: Let the granola cups sit in the tin for about 10 minutes to firm up, then carefully remove. Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit on top.
Notes
- Doubling the ingredients will yield a dozen granola cups, perfect for meal prep or serving a family.
- These cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure the mixture is pressed firmly into the tins to prevent crumbling during removal.
- You can serve these cups with a dollop of yogurt or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 granola cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
