Breakfast Granola Cups Recipe – Chocolate Katie

These healthy breakfast granola cups require only six ingredients and you can fill them with fruit, yogurt, or whatever you want!


Oatmeal Breakfast Granola Cups
Vegan granola cups are perfect if you’re looking for a fun and healthy snack or breakfast for the whole family.
Look how cute they are!
This recipe is rich in whole grains and fiber. And it’s easy to customize, so you can try a different flavor to satisfy your cravings every morning.
Chocolate chip, apple cinnamon, banana bread, and pumpkin pie are just a few of the endless options you can choose to create.
Breakfast will never be boring again.
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Healthy granola cup filling concept
These gorgeous breakfast cups are one of my go-to recipes for brunch parties.
Serve them a bowl of Greek or vegan yogurt, fresh mint leaves, and an array of berries and let guests assemble it themselves.
Or prepare ahead and fill cups with lemon mousse, banana puree, chocolate pudding, strawberry mousse or coconut whipped cream.
They’re also great for desserts. Fill each one with brownie batter sauce or Oreo fluff or pumpkin sauce, or no-bake peanut butter mousse.
Garnish with dark chocolate chips, raw cocoa nibs, shredded coconut, fresh blueberries, blackberries and mango slices or mini chocolate chips.
step by step recipe video
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raw material
These oatmeal cups are super easy to make with just a few basic ingredients.
oat- Old-fashioned oatmeal forms the basis of the recipe. If you prefer, you can substitute instant oats or instant oats.
For gluten-free granola cups, use certified gluten-free oats or replace them with an equal amount of quinoa flakes.
Applesauce—— Use sweetened or unsweetened applesauce. Or change the taste and replace it with mashed banana or sweet potato, canned pumpkin or yogurt.
Cinnamon- A half-teaspoon of ground cinnamon adds depth of flavor and natural sweetness without the need for additional sugar.
Sometimes I also like to add a pinch of grated cardamom or ginger. If you don’t have cinnamon or spices on hand, you can leave them out.
Sweetener – This recipe works with honey or agave. Pure maple syrup will produce a more crumbly result but still tastes great.
If you increase the applesauce to make up for the loss in water, you can replace the liquid sweetener with sugar-free powdered stevia or erythritol. I’ve never tried the unsweetened version, so please let me know if you try it.
pinch of salt – Adding a little salt complements the sweet oats and enhances the flavor. While I recommend following the recipe exactly the first time, you can skip the salt if you’re used to low-sodium baked goods.
Vanilla extract – Like cinnamon, this ingredient can be omitted without changing the texture or structure of your oatmeal cups. I add it for the best flavor.
Protein Breakfast Granola Cups
While two mini granola cups already provide over five grams of protein, you can easily boost the protein content even further.
Just swap out the applesauce for the fourth cup of softened almond butter or peanut butter. Replace two tablespoons of oats with one tablespoon of your favorite protein powder.
This new high-protein breakfast recipe gives you Thirteen grams of protein Two cups of granola or over six grams per cup!
Sprinkle a handful of chia seeds into the dry ingredients and garnish with hemp seeds for more protein, fiber, antioxidants, omega-3s, iron and calcium.

How to Make Breakfast Granola Cups
Start by grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tins. Set this pan aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir applesauce, agave, and pure vanilla extract until evenly combined.
Place oatmeal, salt and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Using a small bowl, spoon, or your hands, press down on the sides as hard as you can.
Preheat oven to 330 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the healthy granola cups on the center rack of the oven and bake for twelve minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin pan.
Let the cups cool for ten minutes or more, then carefully run a knife around the sides and pop them out of the jar. This step helps the granola cups become firm and less likely to break.
Add yogurt and fruit for breakfast, or add homemade peanut butter and raspberries for a healthy snack or dessert.
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Or freeze in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw completely before serving and enjoying.
Note: This recipe serves six people. If you’re feeding a family or preparing meals for the week, you can easily double all the ingredients to yield a dozen.

- 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana
- 1/4 cup Honey or agave
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/4 cup oatmeal
- yogurt or fresh fruit
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*If you are feeding a family or preparing meals for the week, simply double all ingredients to get a dozen.To make breakfast granola cups, first grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tins. Set aside. Place first three ingredients in a bowl and stir together. Then stir in all remaining ingredients until combined. Divide batter among six muffin cups, pressing down sides as hard as possible. Preheat oven to 330 F. To prevent crumbling, let sit for 10 minutes before trying to remove from jar. They can also be frozen and thawed if desired.View Nutritional Facts
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