These crunchy, naturally sweetened vegan granola cups are perfect for breakfast, snacks, meal prep, or healthy desserts. Fill them with plant-based yogurt, fresh fruit, nut butter, or chia pudding for a delicious and nutritious treat.

Yield

12 granola cups

Prep Time

15 minutes

Bake Time

18–22 minutes

Cooling Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

Granola Base

2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup (60 g) chopped almonds
½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup (30 g) sunflower seeds
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

⅓ cup (110 g) maple syrup
¼ cup (60 ml) melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins

¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup raisins
2 tbsp shredded coconut
2 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips (add after baking)

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone muffin molds.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl combine:

Rolled oats
Almonds
Walnuts or pecans
Sunflower seeds
Chia seeds
Cinnamon
Salt

Mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl whisk together:

Maple syrup
Melted coconut oil
Vanilla extract

Until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients.

Stir until everything is evenly coated.

The mixture should feel sticky enough to hold together when pressed.

Step 5: Form the Cups

Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.

Using the back of a spoon or your fingers:

Press firmly into the bottom.
Press mixture up the sides to create a cup shape.

Compact the mixture well to help the cups hold together after baking.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes or until:

Edges are golden brown
Tops look lightly toasted

Avoid overbaking, as the cups will continue to firm up while cooling.

Step 7: Cool Completely

Allow the granola cups to cool in the muffin tin for 15–20 minutes.

They will be fragile while hot but become crisp as they cool.

Carefully remove from the pan.

Step 8: Fill and Serve

Fill the cups just before serving.

Great Fillings

Yogurt & Fruit

Vegan Greek-style yogurt
Strawberries
Blueberries
Kiwi
Mango

Nut Butter Delight

Peanut butter
Almond butter
Banana slices

Chia Pudding

Vanilla chia pudding
Fresh berries

Dessert Version

Coconut whipped cream
Dark chocolate shavings
Fresh raspberries

Chocolate Granola Cups Variation

Add:

2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 extra tbsp maple syrup

to the granola mixture.

Fill with:

Vegan chocolate mousse
Coconut cream
Strawberries

High-Protein Version