Are you looking for a quick breakfast recipe which is super easy to make and tastes heavenly? A vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free no-bake breakfast with only 6 ingredients which can be also eaten for dessert? If yes, then definitely check out these breakfast granola cups!
No-Bake Breakfast Granola Cups
So I was going to make muffins for breakfast but then another idea came to my mind. Why not make a no-bake dessert which is even quicker and easier to make than muffins and requires no oven? I remembered that I recently made a huge batch of granola… Ideas started to spin in my head and I was intrigued. I wanted to make them special with a creamy filling but I ran out of peanut butter, so, unfortunately, no peanut butter granola cups. However, I found sunflower seed butter and bingo, that’s it! Nut-free breakfast granola cups, here we go…
Nut-Free Breakfast Granola Cups
As mentioned before, this recipe turned out to be nut-free because I used sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. You can, of course, use peanut butter or any other nut butter instead. Some other examples would be cashew butter, hazelnut butter etc. Why not make a batch of peanut butter granola cups and a batch of breakfast granola cups with sunflower seed butter. You can decide later on which ones were more delicious and furthermore it doesn’t get boring right.
You can easily prepare this recipe in a food processor however, it’s also totally possible to mix all ingredients together in a bowl. It actually couldn’t be simpler in my opinion.
Vegan And Gluten-free Recipe
Make sure you are using granola which is vegan (free of honey) and gluten (certified gluten-free oats). I have made a huge batch of homemade granola recently which turned out super delicious. Unfortunately, I didn’t measure the ingredients, just eye-balled them. However, if you are interested in a vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free granola recipe then comment below and I will make it again and make sure to write down the exact measurements. Update: The recipe is finally on my blog, yay!
Perfect For Breakfast, Snack Or Dessert
These breakfast granola cups are obviously perfect for breakfast. They contain healthy fats, protein, and carbs that’s why they will keep you full for a longer time. And even though they are higher in fat, they are still so much healthier than white bread for example. If you crave a sweet dessert, just grab one of these cups! They are also great as a snack in a lunch box (think meal prep). I am sure kids would absolutely love them and they would be very happy if they could eat them in school!
These Breakfast Granola Cups are:
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Crispy
- Protein-rich
- Healthy
- Very easy to make
- Peanut butter free
- Great for breakfast, dessert, snack (lunch box)
- Contain only 6 ingredients
EASY AND QUICK RECIPE
It took me less than 10 minutes to mix all ingredients together for these breakfast granola cups. You will need to put them in the freezer to set (until the sunflower seed butter hardens) but you can prepare them in advance which is amazing. They also freeze well and it’s really handy to have them in the freezer because you never know when that craving kicks in, right.
Should you recreate this granola cups recipe, please leave a comment below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your recreations. Also, if you are a fan of oat desserts, definitely also check out these healthy granola bars and these breakfast oat bars.
Breakfast Granola Cups
Ingredients
Granola cups:
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) granola
- 1/2 cup (70 g) sunflower seeds chopped (see recipe notes)
- 2 tbsp (40 g) agave syrup (or maple syrup)
- 2 heaped tbsp (50 g) sunflower seed butter (see recipe notes)
- Pinch of salt
Filling:
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sunflower seed butter (melted)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup dairy-free (90 g) chocolate chips (or dark chocolate, chopped)
Instructions
- I recommend measuring the ingredients in grams on a kitchen scale.
- Combine all ingredients for the granola cups in a mixing bowl and mix well with either a spoon or your hands. The mixture should stick together when you press it between your fingers. If it's not very sticky add a little bit more liquid sweetener.
- Grease a cupcake pan or use a silicone mold. This recipe yields 6-8 cups, depending on the size of your cupcake pan.
- With the back of a tablespoon, press the mixture firmly into the cupcake pan and make a dent in the middle of each cup.
- Put a heaped tsp of sunflower seed butter into the center of each granola cup. Freeze until firm, about 60 minutes.
- Melt dairy-free chocolate chips in a water bath (simply put the chocolate chips in a small bowl and place it over hot water). You can accelerate the melting process by adding 1-2 tsp of coconut oil.
- Once the chocolate is melted pour it on top of the sunflower seed butter of each granola cup. It will harden quickly because the sunflower seed butter is cold.
- Store in the fridge. You can also freeze these breakfast granola cups in zip-lock bags! Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use nuts of choice instead of sunflower seeds
- You can use any nut butter of choice instead of sunflower seed butter
- I made my own Nut-Free Granola (click for the recipe)
- Recipe makes 8 granola cups. Nutrition facts are for one cup.
Recipe inspired by Omgchocolatedesserts
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
IF YOU ARE USING PINTEREST, FEEL FREE TO PIN THE FOLLOWING PHOTO:
Absolutely fantastic! Delicious, low maintenance meal prep and a fantastic way to start the day. I subbed maple syrup, cashews, dark chocolate and sugar free peanut butter for the according ingredients and it exceeded my expectations. Thank you for sharing!!
So happy they turned out delicious! Thanks for your feedback, Mickie. 🙂
They were good but mine didn’t stick together and I added more syrup than it called for but if I make them again I might try to use honey instead
Honey is NOT vegan, and honey use by humans results in the abuse, torture, exploitation and intentional death of bees and their babies. Read this article for more info: https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-bloody-dairy-industry/why-honey-is-not-vegan-has-never-been-vegan/621183517988190/
These were amazing! I loved them for snacking on not just for breakfast. So easy to make. Definitely will be making these again!??
That’s fantastic, Carol! Thanks so much for your great feedback! Lots of love ?
These look delicious! Can’t wait to make them!
Would love the granola recipe! Thank you?
It’s linked in the recipe! 🙂 https://elavegan.com/nut-free-granola/
Made them as bars. I didn’t make the granola so I grinder oats with nut butter and agave to make the crust. They are awesome, now I’m making the granola to make the original version. Thanks for sharing!!
You are very welcome! So glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
Hi Ela, thanks for all these awesome recipes, it’s all tasty and so everything free 🙂
Can I ask with which tool you make your nutritional facts?
Keep up the good work
Thank you! I use cronometer.com 🙂
These cupcakes are perfect! And also the granola recipe ?
Thank you, Bella! I am glad you loved both recipes. 🙂
Ela, I made these breakfast granola cups and they were not only to die for, they were to kill for as well. They are so good. I mixed in some cookie butter and had a hard tune trying not to eat each and every one. When is your cookbook coming out? You are a creative genius..
Aww, thanks so much, Molly! You are such a sweetheart. I appreciate your support, I would love to write a cookbook in the future (I just wish I had more time, haha).
My house is neither vegan, nor gluten free, but I still love your creative food posts! Do you think honey would work in place of the agave? I’d prefer to use pantry items I already have, if possible. Thanks again!
Sure, it should work. So glad you love my posts! 🙂
Make that NOT willing to share.
Hi Ela.
I am loving your recipes. I have one question: Although I have no problem creating my own or buying it bulk from a variety of health food stores, I’m curious as to why you won’t you share your granola recipe. So many have asked and the requests have clearly been ignored. Is there a reason you’re willing to share?
I just didn’t have the time to do it yet! Perfecting a recipe takes a lot of tweaks and time. I still have so many other recipes in the queue who needs to be shared first. 😉
Understood. Thank you for your reply. ??
Hi Ela,
You know I’ve messaged you several times and I absolutely love your recipes! They’re easy to make, not a lot of crazy ingredients and tasty too! I made these bfast granola cups and I absolutely love them for a healthier but amazingly. delicious sweet treat! I am so thankful infound you!!
Wow, thanks for your kind comment, I really appreciate it! And I am glad you loved this recipe! 🙂
I do and by the way I would like that recipe for granola when you get time? I buy vegan but I do like to make bulk myself and use as needed. Thanks in advance????????????
This looks amazing! I’m going to make this and the potato pancakes in my meal prep next week. This would be the perfect mid-afternoon snack!
Will you share the granola recipe as well?
Just made these and they are Deeelicious! I simply cannot believe how good they are……nutritious AND delicious are rarely seen holding hands….this recipe is clearly an exception! Thanks for creating and sharing such wonderful recipes! Keep ‘em comin’ please!
Aww, thanks for your kind feedback, Simone! I am so glad you love it. 🙂
Bring on the granola recipe please!!????
These look so amazing and seem like an awesome breakfast or snack for my kids! Do you think you could you make this with just an oat base without it being granotal?
You can try it, but I am afraid they might turn out rather soggy and not as crispy as with granola. 🙂
Ok, awesome. Thanks for responding! Going to make some *granola and fry them out. Love your recipes!!
Great! 🙂
Ela made these today but used cashew butter, they are delicious very moreish. Thank you for another great recipe and idea. Xx
Cashew butter sounds so good! So happy you loved the recipe, Caroline. 🙂
I would love your granola recipe as well! Thanks in advance! ????
These look fabulous – I can’t wait to try them! (And, I would definitely be interested in your granola recipe too. ????) Thank you for all of the awesome recipes you share!
Hi Ela.
This breakfast/dessert recipe is awesome. I will be making these this week. Do I need a silicone muffin pan to make these pop out easily?
Hi Grace! 🙂 No, you don’t need a silicone muffin pan, you can use a normal muffin pan, just make sure to grease it a little bit. 🙂
Would this work with date paste instead of syrup?
I think it should work. You might need to use a little bit more because date pasta is thicker and doesn’t sweeten as much as syrup! 🙂
Couldn’t think of a better recipe to eat for breakfast!
Thank you, Jess! 🙂
Yum! Thank so for sharing. Would love to make your granola!! ????
Can rice malt syrup be used instead agave/maple?
Yes, sure! That’s totally possible. 🙂
These granola cups are incredible! They’re easy to make and addicting. They also give you a boost of energy in the morning for breakfast. I almost ate them all.
I am so glad you loved them, Ann! Thanks for your feedback! 🙂
Hello!
I love your recipes, they’re so yummy and practical! Great ideas and really like the variety of them!! Do you think you could put the nutritional value also? (Calories, serving size) thanks!!
Yes, please make your granola again and post with measurements…….. please! Thank you so much! I love making your recipes!!!!!
I would LOOOOVE the granola recipe! Dying to make these. I love ALL your recipes, seriously. You’re my vegan life hack secret.
The recipe of the nut-free granola has been posted on my blog on May 2nd and also linked in the recipe above. Here is the link: https://elavegan.com/nut-free-granola/ 🙂
Hi! Love your recipes. Would you please write your recipe for granola?
Thank you ~
Cindi