Name: Yogurt Filled Granola Cups
Ingredients: 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats; ½ cup finely chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans); ¼ cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, or flax); ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey; ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg white; 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla); 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (if using plain yogurt); 1 cup fresh berries or chopped fruit; ¼ cup additional granola for topping

Description

Yogurt Filled Granola Cups: Crunchy oats and nuts filled with creamy yogurt. Quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing breakfast bites.

Ingredients

Scale

2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup finely chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
¼ cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, or flax)
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (if using plain yogurt)
1 cup fresh berries or chopped fruit
¼ cup additional granola for topping

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Granola Mixture Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or coconut oil. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and seeds. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated. Pour this wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. Add the egg white and mix thoroughly – this will help your Yogurt Filled Granola Cups hold their shape perfectly.
Step 2: Shape the Granola Cups Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about 3-4 tablespoons per cup). Using your fingers, press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup and up the sides, creating a well in the center. For perfect shaping, take a small glass or spice jar wrapped in plastic wrap and press it into the center of each cup to create an even depression. Make sure the sides are compressed and even in thickness to prevent breaking later.
Step 3: Bake the Cups Bake the granola cups in your preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until they turn golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on them as they can quickly go from perfect to over-browned. Once baked, remove from the oven but leave them in the muffin tin to cool for 15 minutes. This cooling period is crucial for the cups to set properly. After initial cooling, run a butter knife gently around the edges of each cup and carefully remove them from the tin. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 4: Prepare the Filling and Assemble While the cups cool, prepare your yogurt filling. If using plain Greek yogurt, stir in honey or maple syrup to taste. When ready to serve, spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt into each granola cup. Top with fresh berries or chopped fruit of your choice. For added crunch, sprinkle a small amount of extra granola on top. For the most impressive presentation, add the yogurt just before serving to maintain the cup’s crispness.