Vegan Granola Cups

Yield

About 10–12 granola cups

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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

• ¼ cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, or chia seeds)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or agave syrup

• ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter

Optional add-ins:

• ¼ cup shredded coconut

• ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

• 2 tbsp chocolate chips (vegan)

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Equipment

• Muffin tin (12-cup)

• Mixing bowl

• Spoon

• Oven

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Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Lightly grease a muffin tin with oil or line with silicone muffin liners.

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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl combine:

• rolled oats

• chopped nuts

• seeds

• cinnamon

• salt

• shredded coconut (optional)

Mix well.

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Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl combine:

• maple syrup

• melted coconut oil

• vanilla extract

• peanut butter

Whisk until smooth.

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Step 4: Combine Mixtures

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

Stir thoroughly until everything is well coated and slightly sticky.

This stickiness helps the cups hold their shape.

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Step 5: Shape the Cups

1. Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of mixture into each muffin cup.

2. Press firmly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

3. Press the mixture up the sides to create a cup shape.

Make sure the bottom and sides are well packed so they hold together.

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Step 6: Bake

Bake for 15–18 minutes until:

• edges are golden brown

• oats smell toasted

Do not overbake or they may become too hard.

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Step 7: Cool Completely

Let the granola cups cool in the muffin tin for 20–30 minutes.

They will firm up as they cool.

Carefully remove them from the pan.

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Step 8: Fill the Cups

Fill with any of the following:

Breakfast

• Vegan yogurt

• Fresh strawberries

• Blueberries

• Banana slices

Dessert

• Coconut cream

• Chocolate mousse

• Peanut butter and banana

Snack

• Almond butter

• Fruit and chia jam

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Storage

Room temperature:

• Store in airtight container 3–4 days

Refrigerator:

• Up to 1 week

Freezer:

• Up to 1 month

Reheat lightly in oven for crispness.

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Flavor Variations

Chocolate Granola Cups

Add:

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips

Tropical Granola Cups

Add:

• dried mango

• coconut flakes

• macadamia nuts

Apple Cinnamon Cups

Add:

• dried apples

• extra cinnamon

• chopped walnuts