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Healthy Snacks With Low-sugar Granola Cups

Healthy Snacks With Low-sugar Granola Cups combine crunchy oats, nutty flavor, and lightly sweet ingredients into portable snack cups perfect for busy families. They bake beautifully, hold fillings easily, and satisfy cravings without creating an overwhelming sugar rush afterward.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 granola cups
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Cup Base
  • 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned oats
  • 1 2 cup almond butter smooth
  • 2 tablespoons honey light sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Crunchy Additions
  • 1 4 cup chopped almonds adds crunch
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Tin
  • Oven
  • Spoon
  • Freezer
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Mix oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla, almonds, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a bowl until sticky.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into muffin tin cups, shaping small wells in the centers.
  3. Bake until the edges turn golden and the cups feel slightly firm to the touch.
  4. Cool completely before removing carefully so the granola cups keep their crisp shape.
  5. Fill with yogurt, fruit, or nut butter before serving for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

Bake slightly longer for crispier cups or less for softer chewy texture. Cool fully before removing to prevent crumbling. Freeze unfilled granola cups in airtight containers for easier future snacks. Handle gently because thinner edges break easily. Customize flavors with coconut, dried fruit, or pumpkin spice. Store sealed for five days.