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    Granola Cups

    Published: Jul 25, 2021 Β· Modified: Aug 6, 2021 by Gaby Dimova Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 28 Comments

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    About a year ago, I created a recipe for frozen yogurt cups and they became one of the most popular recipes I've ever created! They've been viewed over 3.5 million times on Pinterest and saved over 100K times! While it seems like so many people loved this recipe, I did receive a few comments from people who told me that they really enjoyed the flavor, but they don't do well with frozen treats because they have sensitive teeth. I wanted to create a solution to this problem, so I came up with these granola cups which have the same flavors, but are a warm and crunchy version of my frozen yogurt cups. And I have to say, these might even be my new favorite!

    granola cups filled with yogurt and fruit

    By the way, here is the original frozen yogurt cup recipe that I was referencing above. If frozen treats are more your jam, feel free to check out that recipe here.

    frozen yogurt fruit cups

    What you will need for your granola cups

    Granola Cup Ingredients

    • 2 cups oats
    • Β½ cup peanut butter
    • Β½ cup maple syrup

    Toppings

    • dairy free yogurt
    • strawberries
    • raspberries
    • blueberries
    • blackberries
    • mango
    • kiwi
    overhead shot of granola cups filled with yogurt and fruit

    How to make them

    • To a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix them well (it helps if you use your hands).
    • Grab a muffin pan and lightly grease six muffin holes with coconut oil. This is an important step as this will help you get the granola cups out much easier.
    • Split the granola filling evenly between the six muffin holes.
    • Next, use your hands or a spoon to shape the granola into little cups, forming a hollow middle.
    • Bake the granola cups in the oven for 20 minutes at 350F/ 175C.
    • Give the cups at least 30 minutes to cool off before removing them from the muffin pan. Otherwise they might fall apart.
    • When they are ready to be removed from the muffin pan, gently slide a butter knife along the edges of the cups, to loosen them.
    • Take out the granola cups, fill them with yogurt and add sliced fruit on top.

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    If you liked these granola cups, you might also like these other vegan recipes:

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    closeup of a granola cup

    Granola Cups Recipe

    Gaby Dimova
    These delicious baked granola cups are a nutritious and fun way to enjoy as a breakfast on the go, or a healthy snack!
    4.95 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 303 kcal

    Equipment

    • muffin pan
    • oven

    Ingredients
      

    Baked Cup Ingredients

    • 2 cups oats
    • Β½ cup peanut butter
    • Β½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • dash of salt

    Toppings

    • dairy free yogurt
    • strawberries
    • raspberries
    • blueberries
    • blackberries
    • mango
    • kiwi

    Instructions
     

    • To a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix them well (it helps if you use your hands).
    • Grab a muffin pan and lightly grease six muffin holes with coconut oil. This is an important step as this will help you get the granola cups out much easier.
    • Split the granola filling evenly between the six muffin holes.
    • Next, use your fingers or a spoon to shape the granola into little cups, forming a hollow middle.
    • Bake the granola cups in the oven for 20 minutes at 350*F/ 175*C.
    • Give the cups at least 30 minutes to cool off before removing them from the muffin pan. Otherwise they might fall apart.
    • When they are ready to be removed from the muffin pan, gently slide a butter knife or a fork along the edges of the cups, to loosen them.
    • Take out the granola cups, fill them with yogurt and add sliced fruit on top.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Wendy

      September 05, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      What can I use instead of peanut butter?

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        October 18, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Any nut butter is fine! πŸ™‚

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        • LC

          March 27, 2022 at 7:58 pm

          Can’t use any nut butter due to a severe nut allergy. Is there anything else that can be used?

          Reply
          • Gaby Dimova

            April 13, 2022 at 8:39 am

            Try sun butter! It's made from sunflower seeds and many people with allergies like it as an alternative πŸ™‚

            Reply
      • Jazmin

        January 31, 2023 at 1:58 pm

        Can they be frozen? If so for how long? Can they be reheated from frozen or should they be thawed?

        Reply
        • Gaby Dimova

          February 13, 2023 at 8:02 am

          Hi there! I haven't tried freezing them so I'm not sure, but please let me know if you do try it!

          Reply
    2. Keira

      January 29, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      These look delicious. This recipe would change up breakfast.

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        February 05, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        yes! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. L Visser

      March 02, 2022 at 10:04 am

      Can these be stored and for how long ?

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      • Gaby Dimova

        March 12, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        I store these in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    4. Melanie

      April 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Anyone find that this recipe made way more than 6 muffin tin's worth? I added mini chocolate chips and sliced almonds but didn't think it would increase the batter that much. I made 9 granola cups!

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        May 14, 2022 at 8:46 pm

        I did make my granola cups super thick, so it's definitely possible that if you made yours thinner, they would make more πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Shay P

      May 08, 2022 at 11:17 am

      Can you use steel cut oats?

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      • Gaby Dimova

        May 14, 2022 at 8:52 pm

        I have not personally tested that, so I cannot say for certain, but I don't see why not! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Nancy

      May 13, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      Can any kind of syrup do or does it have to be maple syrup? Can I mix maple and corn syrup together, trying to use it up? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        September 29, 2022 at 11:26 pm

        As long as it's a liquid sweeter, it'll work πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Trish

      May 23, 2022 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious!! I followed the recipe, greased up my pan, and let them cool for half an hour but the tops of my cups still pretty much fell apart. Should I just be packing them in more tightly? Any tips?

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        September 29, 2022 at 11:25 pm

        Hi there! I'm so sorry that they fell apart! I have to be very gently and use a knife to slide on the sides of the cups so they come out easily, but you can definitely make them inside a muffin liner so that you can just peel it off after they are done baking! I hope that helps!

        Reply
    8. Amanda T

      June 10, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      Did you use a standard sized muffin tin? If using a large muffin tin, how long do you suggest the granola cups are cooked for?

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        September 29, 2022 at 11:18 pm

        Hi there! I used a standard sized muffin tin so the cooking time here is written for that size! Hope that helps πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Sasha

      January 09, 2023 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite recipes ever! I've been making it for my kids for months

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        January 19, 2023 at 11:29 am

        So happy that you like it!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Marilyn

      January 16, 2023 at 11:19 pm

      Can these be done with less maple syrup ? Half a cup seems like a lot of sugar to add to an otherwise healthy sounding snack

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        January 19, 2023 at 11:25 am

        I have not personally tried it, but you might be able to replace half of the maple syrup with the same amount of peanut butter- you just want to make sure that there is enough liquid ingredients to bind the oats together. I just can't say if it will work bc I haven't tried it!

        Reply
    11. elena

      January 27, 2023 at 9:48 am

      4 stars
      Hi is the calories per 1 or for the 6?

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        February 13, 2023 at 8:04 am

        per one!

        Reply
    12. Deborah

      February 25, 2023 at 6:33 am

      What kind of oats is good for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Gaby Dimova

        March 12, 2023 at 10:40 pm

        Any kind will work but I used quick oats πŸ™‚

        Reply

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