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Breakfast Granola Cups Recipe

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3.9 from 15 reviews

These Breakfast Granola Cups are a wholesome and delicious way to start your day. Made with rolled oats, natural sweeteners like honey and applesauce, and warm cinnamon, these granola cups are baked to perfectly crispy edges with a chewy center. They are easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or a grab-and-go breakfast. Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit for a nutritious, balanced morning meal.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 granola cups

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup applesauce (or mashed banana)
  • 1/4 cup honey (or agave)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup rolled oats

To Serve

  • Yogurt (or fresh fruit)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce (or mashed banana), honey (or agave), and pure vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in cinnamon, salt, and rolled oats into the wet mixture until everything is evenly mixed and a sticky batter forms.
  4. Shape granola cups: Portion the mixture evenly into six muffin cups. Press the batter firmly up the sides of each muffin cup to form a cup shape, as this will help hold the shape after baking.
  5. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 330°F (165°C) while shaping the granola cups.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes until the edges start to crisp and the cups hold together.
  7. Press sides again: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and carefully press the sides of each granola cup into the muffin tin again with a spoon to reinforce their shape.
  8. Cool: Let the granola cups sit in the tin for 10 minutes to cool and firm up, which will help prevent crumbling when removing.
  9. Serve or store: Gently remove the granola cups from the tin once cooled. Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit as desired. These cups can also be frozen and thawed for later use.

Notes

  • You can double the recipe easily to make a dozen granola cups, perfect for meal prepping or feeding a family.
  • Substitute mashed banana for applesauce and agave syrup for honey to fit dietary preferences or availability.
  • Ensure you press the sides firmly both before and after baking to maintain the cup shape and minimize crumbling.
  • Allow granola cups to cool in the muffin tin before removal to help them set perfectly.
  • Store granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze to extend shelf life.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/breakfast-granola-cups-recipe/