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Healthy Breakfast Granola Cups with Yogurt and Berries Recipe

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These Breakfast Granola Cups are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. Made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, they are baked to a perfect golden crisp and filled with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh mixed berries. Customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, and sweeteners for a nutritious, portable breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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Dry 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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling and Toppings

  • 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 thoroughly with cooking spray or melted coconut oil, or use silicone liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, seeds, and salt until well distributed.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir until all the dry ingredients are coated evenly and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
  5. Fill muffin cups: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the granola mixture into each muffin cup. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the cups to create a well-shaped granola cup.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the granola cups turn golden brown and are firm to the touch.
  7. Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the granola cups cool completely in the tin on a wire rack. This cooling process should take at least 30 minutes to allow the cups to set fully.
  8. Remove cups from tin: Gently loosen the edges of each granola cup with a knife or spatula. Carefully lift them out to avoid breaking.
  9. Prepare filling: While the granola cups cool, combine the Greek yogurt and mixed berries in a bowl. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired, and stir gently.
  10. Fill granola cups: Spoon the yogurt and berry mixture into each cooled granola cup.
  11. Add toppings: Sprinkle extra granola, additional berries, or drizzle honey on top for extra texture and flavor.
  12. Serve or store: Serve immediately for the best texture, or store filled granola cups in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Ensure oats are not instant for better texture and structure.
  • Use silicone liners or grease muffin tin thoroughly to make removal easier.
  • You can substitute nuts and seeds based on preference or dietary restrictions.
  • Granola cups can be made ahead and filled just before serving.
  • Store leftover granola cups (without filling) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Refrigerate filled granola cups and consume within 2 days for freshness.

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