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Home » Healthy Recipes » Healthy Snack Recipes » Gluten-Free Yogurt Granola Cups

Gluten-Free Yogurt Granola Cups

06/20/2022 by fitasamamabear

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Pin image with text: a close up image of two fingers holding a granola cup with yogurt and blueberry on top and the cup has been bitten in half
Pin image with text: A hand placing a slice if strawberry onto a granla cup with yogurt on top on a cooling rack with a yellow linen under it
Pin image with text: Mini granola cups topped with yogurt and blueberries and strawberries on a cooling rack over a yellow linen
Pin image with text: two images, the top of a close up image of two fingers holding a granola cup with yogurt and blueberry on top and the cup has been bitten in half and the bottom is a A hand placing a slice if strawberry onto a granla cup with yogurt on top on a cooling rack with a yellow linen under it
Pin image with text: multiple images, the top of a close up of a bite taken out of a mini granola cup topped with yogurt and a blueberry and the other images of the granola cups on a cooling rack, being portioned with yogurt and the crust pressed into a mold.

Chewy, nutrient-packed, yogurt and granola cups make a perfect healthy snack (or quickie breakfast!)! These homemade granola cups are a fun, individual snack for kiddos that’s easy to whip up.

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Naturally gluten-free, this homemade granola is sweetened with only maple syrup and berries! It uses a unique blend of nuts and seeds to give it it’s chewy, indulgent texture.

Mini granola cups topped with yogurt and blueberries and strawberries on a cooling rack over a yellow linen this …

A cute, individual, bite-sized snack that can be customized based on the toppings! These mini yogurt and granola cups are the perfect party snack!

Though they seem indulgent in flavor, they’re extremely healthy and easy to whip up. Plus, kids can grab them and go making them a great treat to have on hand.

Not sure what to do with all your nuts and seeds and sick of the same old granola recipe or muffins? Whip up these mini granola cups for something new!

You'll love these granola cups because they:

  • are light, and easy to customize
  • are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian
  • make a healthy, well-balanced snack
  • are super easy to whip up

Ingredients You'll Need

If you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry you probably already have all the ingredients you need for this granola cup recipe!

Sunflower seeds: make sure to use unsalted seeds that haven’t been roasted already.

Oats: make sure to use regular oats and double-check that they’re gluten-free.

Shredded coconut: for this recipe make sure to use unsweetened coconut that’s shredded and not in large flakes so that it blends into the granola better.

Chia seeds: one of the three foods that as a Certified nutrition coach I think should be in everyone’s diet! These seeds are POTENT with benefits.

Almond butter: this helps hold the granola cups together while giving them some extra healthy fats.

Egg whites: don’t skip the whites because they’re what allow the granola cups to pop out of the molds and stay together.

Dried fruit: any dried fruits will work however we love to use dried blueberries and cherries best.

Dairy-free yogurt: you can use any yogurt you like. We tend to use cashew or coconut yogurt but dairy-free Greek Yogurt will give more protein to the yogurt cups (learn more about the best dairy-free swaps).

Multiple ingredients for granola like coconut, seeds, cashews, nut butter, maple syrup and dried berries in measuring cups labeled with ingredient name

How To Make Granola Cups

  1. In a mini food processor, process the cashews and coconut together.
  2. In a small bowl, add the cashew mixture, seeds, oats, and dried berries.
  3. Melt the coconut oil ad add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Mix well until everything is coated.
  5. In a silicone mold, portion the granola mixture and use a silicone spoon to press the granola down into the mold.
  6. Bake the granola cups and let them cool in the oven for five minutes.
  7. Pop each granola cup out of the mold and evenly top them with a dollop of yogurt and a berry.

Step By Step Photos

Mini food processor on a yellow linen with oats and cashews pulsed into chunks
Process the cashews and oats.
Blue bowl on a yellow linen with maple syrup being poured over a gluten-free grnaola mixture
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Hand holding white spatula pressing down homemade granola into a red mini muffin tin
Portion into silicone molds.
Baked granola cups on a cooling rack on a yellow linen
Bake and let cool fully.
A spoonful of yogurt being dalloped onto mini granola cups on a cooling rack with a yellow linen under it
Add a spoonful of yogurt to each cup.
A hand placing a slice if strawberry onto a granla cup with yogurt on top on a cooling rack with a yellow linen under it
Top with fresh fruit.

Important Teaching Tips

When you process the cashews, you want there to be a bit of texture but little, tiny cashew chunks. Too big of chunks and you’ll find that the granola cups won’t hold together.

The cups are soft coming out of the oven. Make sure to let them cool fully for thirty minutes before trying to pop them out of the molds.

The muffin cups or mold you choose may alter the baking times slightly. I opted for a small, bite-size mold for our yogurt cups.

It's easier to use a silicone muffin tin lined with silicone muffin cups than it is to use cooking spray on a regular muffin tin.

When pressing the mixture into the molds, press firmly. You want there to be a slight divot in the middle of the cup. It doesn’t need to come up all the way to the sides but the better you press down the more they stay together.

Make sure to pop the breakfast granola cups out of each muffin cup before topping with yogurt. Otherwise, it's a mess.

It’s up to you if you use flavored yogurt or not. Personally, we use plain and let the berries do the sweetening.

Serving The Granola Cups

You can make these ahead of time and store them in the fridge. However, they taste best when you top them with fresh yogurt.

Make sure to serve them out of the molds as with the topping it would be hard to remove them.

You can serve the breakfast granola cups topped with fresh fruit and drizzled with peanut butter. Or even better, dairy-free caramel sauce.

Likewise, my girls love them sprinkled with chocolate chips.

If you really want to have fun: make the breakfast granola cups, top them with yogurt (Greek yogurt is great too) and set up stations of fresh fruit, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. then, let kiddos "make" their own!

Mini granola cups topped with yogurt and blueberries and strawberries on a cooling rack over a yellow linen

Frequently Asked Questions About Yogurt Granola Cups

Can they be frozen?

The granola cups themselves can be frozen so long as they don’t get smushed. However, once topped with yogurt they’re best stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Can I use steel cut oats instead of regular?

Because the oats are not fully cooking in liquid, it’s best to use regular oats for the granola cups.

Which coconut do I use?

I like to use unsweetened coconut so that I can control the sweetness. And for these cups you want the shredded kind so that it blends into the cups better.

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a close up image of two fingers holding a granola cup with yogurt and blueberry on top and the cup has been bitten in half

Dairy-Free Granola Cups

Naturally gluten-free, these mini yogurt topped granola cups are sweetened with only maple syrup and berries! They're chewy, indulgent, and a great meal prep recipe!
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Cooling time 30 mins
Total Time 36 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 11
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

  • Silicone mini muffin mold

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cashews raw, split
  • ⅛ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ⅛ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup regular oats
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • 2 tbs maple syrup
  • 1 tbs egg whites
  • 2 tbs almond butter
  • ⅛ cup dried berries
  • ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt
  • 4 strawberries sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a mini food processor, process the cashews and coconut together. You want there to be a bit of texture but little, tiny cashew chunks.
  • In a small bowl, add the cashew mixture, seeds, oats, and dried berries.
  • Melt the coconut oil ad add the remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well until everything is coated.
  • In a silicone mold (or lined muffin tin), portion the granola mixture. Use a silicone spoon to press the granola down into the mold. You want there to be a slight divot in the middle. It doesn’t need to come up all the way to the sides but the better you press down the more they stay together.
  • Bake for 26 minutes.
  • Turn the oven off and let sit for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Pop the granola cups out of the molds and even top them with a dollop of yogurt and a berry. Serve immediately or pop into the fridge to store.

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Notes

When you process the cashews, you want there to be a bit of texture but little, tiny cashew chunks. Too big of chunks and you’ll find that the granola cups won’t hold together.
The cups are soft coming out of the oven. Make sure to let them cool fully for thirty minutes before trying to pop them out of the molds.
The muffin cups or mold you choose may alter the baking times slightly. I opted for a small, bite-size mold for our yogurt cups.
When pressing the mixture into the molds, press firmly. You want there to be a slight divot in the middle of the cup. It doesn’t need to come up all the way to the sides but the better you press down the more they stay together.
Grab all the ingredients you need from my Gluten-Free Pantry.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free
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Meet Shelby - a Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach. As a mom of three young girls and coach for the past ten years, Shelby now strives to make fitness and healthy living practical for busy moms. By sharing her knowledge and the resources on her website, Shelby helps busy moms get fit, happy, and healthy.

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Comments

  1. Kalin

    June 20, 2022 at 9:53 am

    Such a delicious, healthy snack! These would be fun for the whole family to make together

    Reply
    • Jess

      June 20, 2022 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      I would love this for breakfast!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        June 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

        Right>?!

        Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      It's so much fun! My girls love "topping" their own.

      Reply
  2. kate

    June 20, 2022 at 10:20 am

    I made these for a brunch spread and filled them with lemon yogurt and blueberries, they disappeared quickly!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      Omg lemon yogurt would make them so refreshing! Love this idea!

      Reply
  3. Jere Cassidy

    June 20, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Rarely do I find a recipe that uses cashews. This is so easy to make and the granola cups are delicious bite-sized snacks. Added lemon curd to a few.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      Absolutely love cashews here hehe lemon curd would be a great flavor!

      Reply
  4. Glenda

    June 20, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Yes! These are so simple to make and they're a really special treat for those of us looking to be healthier over the summer! We will be putting a new batch of these out at our 4th of July gathering. But, we've been eating them for breakfast and for snacks this week. They are perfect for any occasion!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      They're super versatile! I never even thought of the red/white/blue thing until I edited the pics! So fresh and so fun!

      Reply
  5. Jean

    June 20, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    I like how easy to make this and so tasty too. Great granola treats.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Granola is addictive lol one of my favorites!

      Reply
  6. Claire

    June 21, 2022 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    These were such a fun mid-morning snack!!! I loved having them ready for the kids over the weekend. Knowing they were tasty and healthy made this mumma bear happy!

    Reply
  7. Angela

    June 21, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    I used dried cherries in these & oh boy, fantastic. Definitely good point on making sure the cashews are in bitty pieces so these hold up.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Woof, dried cherries would be amazing! And yes, I went wrong the first *cough 3* batches because the cashews were far too chunky lol

      Reply
  8. Janessa

    June 21, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious!! Do you think it would be possible to make them without the coconut flakes?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 21, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      I feel you could probably double up on the sunflower seeds instead but you'd want a sweeter yogurt as coconut helps the granola part stay tasty 🙂

      Reply
  9. Donny

    June 22, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I brought the cups, yogurt and toppings to a family brunch and everyone loved making their own! Such a fun idea.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 27, 2022 at 11:31 am

      Amazing!

      Reply
  10. nancy

    June 22, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    what a wonderful idea to have granola cups - portable and super cute

    Reply
  11. dave

    June 22, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    my wife made these for our morning on the go and it was super easy and convenient ! the kid loves it

    Reply
  12. Stacey

    June 23, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out so adorable and tasty! My kids love them..

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 27, 2022 at 11:31 am

      Mega win!

      Reply
  13. jennifer

    June 25, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious , yummy snack I felt great sharing with my family! Thumbs up from all!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 27, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Yay!

      Reply
  14. Sunrita

    June 28, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    My 13 year old and her friends made them with different toppings. Was such a fun idea and a healthy treat!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      June 30, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      Omg yay! Yea my kiddos love topping them too- keeps it fun and lets them experiment with flavors a bit!

      Reply

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