Description
Refreshing frozen yogurt granola cups blend creamy yogurt with crunchy granola for a delightful summer treat. Greek yogurt, honey, and fresh berries create a simple, nutritious dessert you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) granola (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted coconut oil or peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)
- Mini chocolate chips or coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend granola, honey, and melted coconut oil in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes cohesive and compact, ensuring all ingredients adhere together seamlessly.
- Muffin Tin Setup: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with silicone or paper liners, then evenly distribute the granola mixture across each cup, pressing firmly to create a solid foundational layer.
- Chilling Base: Refrigerate the muffin tin for 10-15 minutes, allowing the granola crust to set and stabilize, creating a robust base for the yogurt filling.
- Yogurt Layering: Carefully spread Greek yogurt over the chilled granola base, filling each cup to approximately three-quarters full, creating a smooth and even surface.
- Decorative Topping: Garnish the yogurt layer with fresh berries, sliced almonds, or additional granola to enhance both visual appeal and textural complexity.
- Freezing Process: Transfer the muffin tin to the freezer, allowing the yogurt cups to solidify completely for 2-3 hours until they reach a firm, frozen consistency.
- Serving Technique: Remove the tin from the freezer and let the cups rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften, then gently extract each cup from its liner and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill Granola Base Thoroughly: Refrigerate the granola mixture for 10-15 minutes to create a firm, stable foundation that prevents crumbling and ensures a crisp texture.
- Select Thick Yogurt: Use Greek yogurt or strained yogurt with higher protein content for a creamier, more stable frozen treat that holds its shape better.
- Control Freezing Time: Monitor freezing duration carefully; 2-3 hours prevents over-hardening and maintains a smooth, scoopable consistency for easy enjoyment.
- Customize Toppings Strategically: Choose fresh berries or nuts that won’t freeze rock-solid, ensuring a pleasant texture and preventing potential dental challenges when biting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg