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Breakfast Granola Cups

Crunchy, portable granola cups made with fruit puree and oats for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • yogurt or fresh fruit (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 330°F (165°C) and grease a 6-cup muffin tin; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce or mashed banana, honey or agave, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the cinnamon, salt, and rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir until the oats are evenly coated.
  • Portion the mixture into the 6 prepared muffin cups, pressing the mixture up the sides with the back of a spoon to form cups.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven and press the sides again with a spoon to help shape the cups.
  • Let the granola cups cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully removing to prevent crumbling.
  • Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit, or freeze for later use if desired.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • Double the recipe to make 12 granola cups.
  • Press the sides firmly before and after baking for sturdier cups.
  • Let cups cool 10 minutes in the tin to prevent crumbling.
  • Serve with yogurt or fresh fruit as suggested.
  • Use applesauce or mashed banana interchangeably as the binder.