Yogurt Granola Breakfast Cups
Neena BrostowskiThe Cutest Little Brunch Bite or Grab-and-Go Breakfast
These Yogurt Granola Breakfast Cups are the kind of recipe that makes breakfast feel way more fun than it has any right to be.
They’re made with a simple homemade granola base, pressed into muffin cups, baked until golden, and filled with yogurt once cooled. Think parfait, but cuter. Think brunch bite, but still practical. Think “I meal prepped” without having to commit to a giant container of overnight oats for the fifth week in a row.
They’re perfect for brunch, Easter, hosting, or just making your weekday breakfast feel a little more put together.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
Makes 12
Granola cups:
- 1 bag Farm Girl granola, 300g, slightly blended into smaller pieces
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
To serve:
- Greek yogurt or yogurt of choice
- Fresh fruits or berries
How To Make It
1. Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
2. Prep the granola
Slightly blend the granola into smaller pieces. You don’t want it to turn into flour, just small enough that it can press together and hold its shape.
3. Warm the wet ingredients
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm the nut butter, coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup until smooth and easy to stir.
4. Mix with the granola
Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the granola and mix until everything is evenly coated.
5. Shape the cups
Portion the granola mixture into the muffin tin. Press each one firmly into a cup shape, keeping the centre lower than the sides so there is room to add yogurt later.
6. Bake
Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, or until golden and set.
7. Cool completely
Let the granola cups cool completely in the muffin tin before removing. This helps them firm up and hold their shape.
8. Fill and serve
Once cooled, fill each granola cup with yogurt and top with fresh fruit.
Serve at your next brunch or keep in the fridge for an easy quick breakfast.
Note: Press the granola mixture firmly into the muffin tin so it holds its cup shape. Let the cups cool fully before adding yogurt, otherwise things get melty and chaotic.
Make It Your Own
- Use almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Swap honey for maple syrup.
- Use coconut yogurt to make them dairy-free.
- Top with berries, kiwi, banana, peaches, or whatever fruit you have on hand.
- Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup before serving.
- Sprinkle with extra granola, hemp hearts, chia seeds, or cinnamon.
Why You’ll Love It
- They’re make-ahead friendly.
- They’re cute enough for brunch.
- They’re easy to customize.
- They’re kid-friendly and adult-friendly.
- They turn basic yogurt and granola into something that feels special.
- They’re perfect for busy mornings when you want breakfast ready to go.
Final Thoughts
These little granola cups are proof that breakfast does not need to be complicated to feel cute.
They’re crunchy, creamy, sweet, and so easy to make ahead. The best part is that they look like you tried very hard, when really you just pressed granola into a muffin tin and let the oven do her thing.
With love from my kitchen to yours,
—Neena