Granola Cups with Peanut Butter Yogurt, Bananas and Chocolate
on Apr 12, 2017, Updated Aug 23, 2024
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Granola Cups with Peanut Butter Yogurt, Bananas and Chocolate are a fun twist on the classic breakfast parfait. Creamy peanut butter Greek yogurt filling topped with banana slices, dark chocolate drizzle and chopped peanuts is perfect for your next breakfast or brunch!
It’s hard to believe that Easter is this Sunday. Spring seems to be flying by! We don’t have any plans set in stone for Sunday, but I am looking forward to a good breakfast followed by nice long walk or hike later in the day to help burn it all off. One thing I plan on making for our breakfast/brunch are these Granola Cups with Peanut Butter Yogurt, Bananas and Chocolate.
The first time I made a granola crust was when I made this Berries and Yogurt Breakfast Tart. Boy was it a showstopper and a delicious one too! I was really nervous when I made my first granola crust that it would fall apart or get stuck to the pan, but it actually turned out perfect. A granola crust is a nice alternative to a traditional pie crust. It’s healthier, can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free rolled oats and it’s totally breakfast approved!
Instead of making one big tart like I had before, I went the mini route and made granola cups in my muffin tin. They’re the perfect size for brunch and you don’t have to mess with cutting them into slices. The granola cups can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the freezer until you’re ready to use them too.
The filling for these granola cups is a classic flavor combo that most people tend to like, especially kids. Greek yogurt, peanut butter and honey are whisked together until smooth. You can even use powdered peanut butter if you’re looking to slash some fat and calories.
The peanut butter yogurt gets spooned into the granola cups then topped with a couple slices or fresh banana, a drizzle of dark chocolate and chopped peanuts. It’s like eating the best peanut butter banana sandwich, only way more fun because of those granola cups!
The Granola Cups with Peanut Butter Yogurt, Bananas and Chocolate are best assembled right before serving because the cups will soften the longer the yogurt is inside of them. The good news is that everything can be prepared ahead of time so that assembling will only take a matter of minutes. If you love peanut butter, bananas and chocolate as much as I do then these little bites are a must make for your next breakfast or brunch!
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Granola Cups with Peanut Butter Yogurt, Bananas and Chocolate
Ingredients
Granola Cups
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats gluten-free or regular
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
Peanut Butter Yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 ounce dark chocolate melted
- 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. and generously spray a standard muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl stir together the oats, peanuts, cinnamon and salt until combined.
- In a small microwave safe bowl add the peanut butter and honey and microwave 10-15 seconds so they can easily be whisked together. Don't let the mixture get hot. Whisk the vanilla into the peanut butter mixture then pour it in with the dry ingredients, add in the egg white. Use a rubber spatula to stir everything together until it's all coated.
- Divide the oat mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan and use parchment or wax paper to firmly press it into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cup. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are browned and crisp, cool completely in the muffin pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the peanut butter yogurt until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Once the granola cups have cooled remove from the pan and fill with the peanut butter yogurt. Top with banana slices, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately to prevent the cups from becoming soft.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
lovee this recipe!
Thank you Lizandra!
Love the individual servings! Perfect addition to Easter brunch!