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Make-Ahead Granola Oat Cups

Plan ahead for hurried mornings and prep a batch of freezer-friendly breakfast cups—made with Nature Valley granola bars, oats and berries—today.

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
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Total Time: 35 Minutes
A small knife and fork set
Servings: 12

Ingredient List

  • Small check mark in a circle 6 Nature Valley™ Crunchy Snack Bars (125g), any flavour, crushed
  • Small check mark in a circle 200 g rolled oats
  • Small check mark in a circle 100 g ground almonds
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Small check mark in a circle 250 ml semi skimmed milk
  • Small check mark in a circle 2 medium eggs
  • Small check mark in a circle 60 g pure maple syrup
  • Small check mark in a circle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Small check mark in a circle 200 g fresh or frozen mixed berries (See Tips)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C for fan assisted ovens)/Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tray with 12 paper cases.
  2. Place the crushed granola bars, oats, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon and 150g fruit into a medium bowl. In another medium bowl beat, with a whisk, the milk, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Add to the granola mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cases, just over ¾ full, and top with the remaining berries. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove and leave to cool on a wire rack.

Tips

  • Most berries will work for this recipe, except strawberries, which may make the oat cups too watery.
  • Store the oat cups in a resealable box for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds to refresh, if needed.
  • These oat cups can be frozen and then reheated in the microwave.