Description

These Breakfast Granola Cups are a wholesome and delicious way to start your day. Made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, they are baked into convenient individual cups perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks. Packed with fiber and protein, they combine crunch and sweetness in every bite, with optional additions of dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
1/4 cup seeds (chia or flaxseed)
1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your granola cups.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the honey or maple syrup with the nut butter until smooth and well blended. This sticky mixture will help bind the granola together.
Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the honey and nut butter mixture over the oat mixture, stirring thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are coated evenly.
Prepare muffin tin: Grease a muffin tin lightly to prevent sticking and press approximately two tablespoons of the granola mixture into each cup, forming a compact cup shape.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the granola cups turn golden brown and firm to the touch.
Cool and remove: Allow the granola cups to cool completely in the muffin tin before gently removing them to maintain their shape.
Serve: Enjoy these granola cups as a grab-and-go breakfast or snack, optionally topped with yogurt or fresh fruit.

Notes

You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter depending on taste preference or allergies.
Maple syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.
Pressing the mixture firmly into the muffin tin helps the cups hold their shape after baking.
Allowing granola cups to cool fully results in better structural integrity.
Store granola cups in an airtight container for up to one week.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to enhance flavor, if desired.