Description
These Breakfast Granola Cups are a delicious and easy way to start your day with wholesome ingredients. Made with rolled oats, almond butter, honey, mixed nuts, and dried fruit, these portable granola cups are perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go snacks. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a satisfying crunch and natural sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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 ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and salt.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey and almond butter until they melt together into a smooth mixture. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly so that all the dry ingredients are coated evenly with the sticky mixture.
- Shape Granola Cups: Grease a muffin tin and press the granola mixture firmly into each cup, forming compact granola cups.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the granola cups are golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the granola cups to cool completely before carefully removing them. This helps them firm up for easy handling.
Notes
- You can customize the nuts and dried fruit according to your preference for varied flavors and textures.
- Press the granola mixture firmly into the muffin tin to help the cups hold their shape after baking.
- Store granola cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- If you prefer softer granola cups, reduce the baking time slightly.
