Description
Delightful frozen yogurt granola cups blend creamy Greek yogurt with crunchy homemade granola for a refreshing summer treat. Healthy ingredients and simple assembly make this dessert perfect for quick snacks or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) granola (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted coconut oil or peanut butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)
- Mini chocolate chips or coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners, ensuring a smooth surface for the granola foundation.
- Granola Base: Mix granola with honey and melted coconut oil in a bowl until the mixture becomes cohesive and slightly sticky, then press firmly into each muffin cup using the back of a spoon.
- Yogurt Layer: Whisk Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth, then carefully spread over the granola base in each cup.
- Topping and Freezing: Garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips, then place the muffin tin in the freezer for 2-3 hours until completely solidified.
- Serving: Remove the tin from the freezer, allow cups to soften slightly at room temperature, gently extract from liners, and serve immediately.
- Storage: Preserve any remaining frozen yogurt cups in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Use high-quality silicone or parchment liners to ensure easy removal of frozen yogurt cups without damaging their delicate structure.
- Balance Granola Consistency: Mix granola with honey and coconut oil thoroughly to create a compact base that holds together without becoming too dry or crumbly.
- Control Freezing Time: Monitor freezing duration closely to maintain a creamy texture, avoiding over-freezing which can make the cups too hard and icy.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients for gluten-free granola, dairy-free yogurt, or plant-based sweeteners to accommodate various dietary preferences without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg