Description
Start your day with these delicious and easy-to-make Breakfast Granola Cups. Packed with wholesome oats, crunchy nuts, and sweet dried fruits, these granola cups are lightly sweetened with honey and almond butter, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a nutritious snack, they bring joy to your mornings in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts
- 1/2 cup dried fruit
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the granola cups.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: Place honey and almond butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Mix Together: Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to coat everything evenly, ensuring the oats and nuts are sticky enough to hold together.
- Form Granola Cups: Grease a muffin tin lightly with oil or non-stick spray. Press the granola mixture firmly and evenly into each muffin cup, shaping them to form cup-like molds.
- Bake: Bake the granola cups in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color and are crisp to the touch.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the granola cups cool completely. Once cooled, gently remove them from the tin and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- For added crunch, try adding seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Store granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These granola cups make a great base for yogurt or smoothie bowls.
- Make sure to press the mixture firmly into the muffin tin to help the cups hold their shape.
