Easy Granola Yogurt Cups
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A simple and healthy breakfast, these Granola Yogurt Cups are made with a 3-ingredient base, filled with yogurt, and topped with fruit. Perfect for grab & go!
Most mornings I have some type of yogurt bowl for breakfast. It’s the perfect option for me: light, sweet and filling. Well, these are essentially a yogurt bowl but in a cute, grab & go, cup form. So whether you’re running out the door in the morning, or looking for a sweet snack, try these Granola Yogurt Cups! Also, picture these at a brunch? So stinkin’ cute!
These adorable little cups are very versatile and can be filled with all of your favorite toppings. I like to fill mine with non-dairy yogurt and top it off with fresh fruit for a light and sweet breakfast/snack option. Sometimes I even like to add almond butter, chocolate chips and shredded coconut for a more satiating options. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be delicious.
Why You’ll Love These Granola Yogurt Cups
- Ready in 20 minutes – bake the granola cups in the oven for 15 minutes, then fill, top and enjoy!
- Made with simple, healthy ingredients – the base is made with just 3 ingredients: oats for fiber and heart health, peanut butter for protein, and maple syrup for natural sweetness (plus some optional spices to add flavor enhancement). Filled with yogurt and topped with fresh fruit. A wholesome breakfast indeed!
- Grab & go – for those mornings when you’re rushing out the door but want a healthy breakfast, these are your best friend.
Ingredients To Make Granola Yogurt Cups
- Rolled Oats – rolled oats work best in this recipe.
- Peanut Butter – to hold the granola cups together. Feel free to substitute for another nut/seed butter if you’re allergic to peanut butter, such as: almond butter, hazelnut butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Maple Syrup – this adds a natural sweetness to the granola cup.
- Vanilla Extract – just a little bit to bring out the flavors (optional but recommended).
- Cinnamon – just a little bit to add some flavor (optional but recommended).
- Yogurt – use your favorite yogurt to fill the granola cups. I use non-dairy yogurt (my favorite is Forager Project cashew milk yogurt).
- Fresh Fruit – for topping. I used blackberries, strawberries, kiwi and blueberries. Whatever fresh fruit you have on hand should work!
How To Make Granola Yogurt Cups
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a muffin pan with coconut oil.
Step 2: Mix together the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract (if using), and cinnamon (if using) until a sticky mixture forms.
Step 3: Equally divide this mixture between the greased muffin pan, then make a well in the center of each muffin tin using your fingers or the back of a tablespoon. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. Let them cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then use a knife to remove them from the pan. Set them on a wire rack to continue cooling.
Step 4: Now, it’s time to assemble! Add your favorite yogurt into each granola cup, then top with fruit and other desired toppings.
PRO-TIP: Add the yogurt into the cups just when you’re about to eat them, otherwise, as the yogurt sits in them, it will make the granola cups soften.
Topping Ideas
I like to top these granola cups with a variety of mixed berries and a sprinkle of chia seeds for extra nutrients. Other topping ideas include shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or adding a drizzle of your favorite nut butter.
More Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- The Best Chia Pudding
- Healthy Banana Bread Bars
- The Best Tofu Scramble
- Healthy Chocolate Granola
- Easy 5-Ingredient Granola
Granola Yogurt Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional but recommended
- pinch salt optional but recommended
- yogurt
- fresh fruit
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease 6 cavities of a muffin pan with coconut oil.
- Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt to a bowl and mix until combined.
- Equally divide the mixture in the greased muffin pan, then make a well in the center of each cup using your fingers or the back of a tablespoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. Let them cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then use a knife to remove them from the pan. Set them on a wire rack to continue cooling.
- Now, it's time to assemble! Add your favorite yogurt into each granola cup, then top with fruit, chia seeds and other desired toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to get creative with the toppings! See blog post above for topping ideas.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.
