Description
Delicious and nutritious Breakfast Granola Cups made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and natural sweeteners. These handy granola cups are perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, combining crunch, sweetness, and wholesome ingredients all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup seeds (chia or flaxseed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the granola cups.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together to evenly distribute the spices and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Coat: In a separate bowl, combine the honey or maple syrup with the nut butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Pour this liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat all the dry components evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin generously to prevent sticking. Then, press about two tablespoons of the granola mixture firmly into each muffin cup, shaping it to form a cup shape.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the granola cups for 15-20 minutes until they turn a golden brown color, indicating they are crisp and cooked through.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the tin from the oven and let the granola cups cool completely. Cooling helps them firm up so they hold their shape when removed from the tin.
Notes
- You can customize the dried fruit and nuts according to your preference or what you have on hand.
- Ensure you press the mixture firmly into the muffin tin to help the cups hold their shape.
- Store the granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These granola cups make an excellent grab-and-go breakfast, served with yogurt or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
