Sugar-Free Granola Cups

These Sugar-Free Granola Cups are a wholesome and delicious snack option, perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go treat. Made with rolled oats, mixed nuts, and seeds, these cups are naturally sweetened with ripe banana, making them a satisfying alternative to traditional sugary granola bars. The addition of nut butter provides a rich flavor and healthy fats, while the dried fruits offer a chewy texture and added nutrition.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams rolled oats
• 20 grams almond flour
• 30 grams mixed nuts (chopped, e.g., almonds, walnuts)
• 20 grams mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter, homemade)
• 20 grams mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 20 grams dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or apricots, chopped if large)

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped mixed nuts, mixed seeds, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
• In a separate bowl, combine the nut butter, mashed banana, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Gently fold in the dried fruits until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
• Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down firmly to pack the mixture tightly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the granola cups are golden brown around the edges.
• Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 200 kcal
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbohydrates: 32.3 g
• Fat: 5.8 g