How do I ensure my granola cups stick together properly?

Combine granola, sunflower seeds or nuts, agave or maple syrup, and sunflower seed or nut butter. If the mixture isn't sticky enough after mixing, add a little more sweetener until it holds when pressed between your fingers.

Can I use a different type of nut butter for the filling?

Yes, the recipe specifies using sunflower seed butter or your nut butter of choice for both the granola cup mixture and the creamy filling, so feel free to use your preferred option.

How long do these granola cups need to freeze before topping with chocolate?

After adding the sunflower seed butter filling, freeze the granola cups for approximately 60 minutes, or until they are firm enough to hold their shape.

What's the best way to melt the chocolate for the topping?

Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips in a double boiler. For a smoother consistency, you can optionally add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil while melting.

What are the storage recommendations for these Breakfast Granola Cups?

You can store these granola cups in the fridge for several days. For longer preservation, they can be kept in the freezer for 2-3 months.

4 years ago

Breakfast Granola Cups
[Vegan]

MV By: Michaela Vais

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Breakfast Granola Cups [Vegan]

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These granola cups are perfect for any time of day!

Ingredients You Need for Breakfast Granola Cups [Vegan]

For the Granola Cups:

1 1/2 cups (170 g/6 oz) granola
1/2 cup (65 g/2.3 oz) sunflower seeds or chopped nuts of choice
2 tablespoons (40 g/1.4 oz) agave syrup (or maple syrup)
3 tablespoons (50 g/1.8 oz) sunflower seed butter or nut butter of choice 1 pinch of salt

For the Filling:

1/4 cup (60 g/2.1 oz) sunflower seed butter (melted) or nut butter of choice

For the Topping:

1/2 cup (90 g/3.2 oz) dairy-free chocolate chips (or dark chocolate, chopped)

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How to Prepare Breakfast Granola Cups [Vegan]

Combine all the granola cup ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. The mixture should stick together when pressed between your fingers. If it’s not sticky enough, add a little more sweetener.
Grease a muffin/cupcake pan or use a silicone mold. Then, divide the mixture between the pan “cups” using a tablespoon measuring spoon to press the mixture into the cup and create a dent in the middle of each “cup.”
Put a heaped teaspoon of sunflower seed butter into the center of each granola cup. Freeze until firm, about 60 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler, optionally with 1–2 tsp of coconut oil.
Once the chocolate has melted, pour it over the sunflower seed butter on each granola cup. It will harden quickly because the sunflower seed butter is cold.
Store them in the fridge for several days or in the freezer for 2–3 months.