With easy ingredients and minimal effort in the kitchen, these Frozen Yogurt Cups are delicious as part of a healthy breakfast or a refreshing snack. Made with a blend of creamy yogurt and protein powder on top of a crisp banana oat base, the yogurt cups are then topped with fruit for a pop of fresh flavor!
No-bake recipes like these granola yogurt cups or this protein bar recipe are my favorite because they’re so simple to whip up. And these mini yogurt cups bring all your favorite textures in a bite-sized treat.
I love the fresh, fruity, and crunchy granola flavor these bring to my day. They have a dollop of creamy, protein-packed yogurt on top of a crumbly peanut butter banana base and are then finished off with your favorite fruits. Use these yogurt granola cups alongside a mango protein smoothie for an easy breakfast, or enjoy them midafternoon when you need an energy pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: All of the ingredients for the yogurt cups recipe are likely in your kitchen, and the prep time is less than 30 minutes.
- Versatile: Thanks to the simplicity of the recipe, it’s easy to vary the flavor of the yogurt cups to suit your preferences.
- Protein-packed: With the addition of protein powder in the yogurt, these little cups are as fueling as they are delicious.
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Ingredients
- Peanut butter: Use a natural peanut butter so that it blends well into the oat mixture. Almond butter or cashew butter can work as well.
- Vegan yogurt: You want a thick, creamy yogurt blend for ultimate richness. You can vary the flavor of the snack by choosing a fruity base.
- Fresh fruit topping: Any fruit you have on hand will work for the yogurt cups with granola. I like to try and do a blend of kiwi, pomegranate, and blueberries for a pop of color.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Rich Chocolate: Add cacao powder to the granola base and use a chocolate protein powder for a rich chocolate filling.
- Tropical: Choose mango and pineapple for the fruit topping. Then, add shredded or toasted coconut to the base, and sprinkle it on top of the frozen yogurt granola cups.
- Gluten-free: To make granola yogurt bites gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Lemony: On top of the fruit and in the base, grate fresh lemon zest for a sunshine taste.
How to Make Frozen Yogurt Cups
These yogurt and granola cups come together with minimal effort in the kitchen and only a handful of steps. In fact, the hardest part is waiting for them to set in the freezer!
Step 1: Prep the Base. Mash the banana in a bowl and mix the oats, maple syrup, and peanut butter with it.
Step 2: Divide the Mixture. Divide the peanut butter base evenly in the silicone molds using 1-2 tablespoons in each. Gently press the granola into each cup firmly.
Step 3: Make the Yogurt & Layer the Cups. Combine the vegan yogurt, protein powder, and maple syrup in a bowl. Mix until it’s smooth. In each cup, add a dollop of yogurt mixture, roughly 3 tablespoons, to the granola.
Step 4: Top with Fruit: Top each cup with fresh fruit and place the yogurt cups in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Let the yogurt cups chill on the counter for 3-5 minutes before enjoying. I love them for lunch after eating a chickpea tuna salad sandwich.
Expert Tips
- Pressing the Granola: When portioning the granola base, press it firmly into the molds. The firmer it’s pressed, the better it will hold together when removed.
- Silicone Molds: These frozen yogurt fruit cups work best with silicone molds. With paper liners, it becomes too tricky to peel once frozen.
- Freezing: The yogurt cups need to be set in the freezer for a minimum of two hours.
- Storing: Once each frozen yogurt cup is set, remove them from the muffin tin and store them in an airtight container for 4-6 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy the yogurt cups as part of a healthy breakfast with chocolate protein pancakes or a cauliflower spinach green smoothie.
- Gain some energy by pairing a yogurt cup with a Dalgona matcha latte.
- Use them as a tasty snack along with a vegan chocolate muffin recipe.
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Recipe FAQs
No, but it makes removing the yogurt cups easier. If using paper liners, let the yogurt cups sit on the counter for 3-5 minutes before removing them from the liner.
Yes, you can make yogurt cups into popsicles by placing a popsicle stick, upright, into each mold. This allows for mess-free eating as the frozen yogurt cup begins to melt
Any yogurt can be used to make these yogurt cups. However, a thicker yogurt works best as it has less water and won’t crystallize as much as a thinner yogurt.
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Frozen Yogurt Cups
Ingredients
Granola Base
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 cup oats
- ⅓ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup to taste
- pinch of salt
Yogurt Filling
- 2 cups vegan yogurt use a thick, creamy kind
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup optional, to taste
Topping
- berries
- mango
- kiwi
- extra granola
Instructions
- Mix together the granola ingredients. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners, then divide the granola into about 10 cups. Press down each cup to create an even layer.
- Note: I saved some of the granola and toasted it in a pan until crispy. Then topped the cups with the toasted granola.
- Whisk together the yogurt ingredients and top each cup with the mixture.
- Top with berries and some extra granola. Freeze for a few hours or overnight and enjoy!
Notes
- Topping Them: Save some of the granola mixture and toast it in a pan until crispy, then top the cups with the extra granola for added crunch.
- Chopping Fruit: Make sure to chop the fruit into small bite-sized pieces so that you can fit a variety onto the cups.
- Nut Butters: You can easily change the flavor of the yogurt cups by using an almond or cashew butter in place of peanut butter.
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