Description

These Nest Granola Cups are crunchy, lightly sweet, and perfect for spring breakfasts or snacks. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they bake into little edible “nests” that you can fill with creamy yogurt and fresh fruit. They’re easy, fun to shape, and great for brunch tables or make-ahead morning treats.

Ingredients

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Granola Nests

2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup coconut oil or melted butter
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp fine salt
½ tsp vanilla extract

For Filling

1½–2 cups Greek or regular yogurt
Fresh berries or chopped fruit
Optional: nuts, seeds, or mini chocolate/candy eggs

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin very well.

2️⃣ Mix
In a large bowl, stir oats, honey (or maple syrup), melted oil (or butter), cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until evenly coated and slightly sticky.

3️⃣ Shape the Nests
Scoop 2–3 tablespoons into each muffin cup. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides using your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a cup shape.

4️⃣ Bake
Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

5️⃣ Cool Completely
Let nests cool fully in the pan (about 25 minutes). Carefully loosen with a knife and lift out.

6️⃣ Fill & Serve
Spoon yogurt into each nest and top with fruit or other toppings just before serving.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly so cups hold together.
Use rolled oats, not quick oats, for better texture.
If mixture feels dry, add 1 extra tablespoon honey or oil.
Cool completely before removing — this prevents crumbling.
Store unfilled cups airtight up to 3 days.