🥣 Healthy Yogurt Oat Cups (WW-Friendly & No Refined Sugar)

🧡 Ingredients (Makes 6 cups)

For the Oat Base:

  • 1½ cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
  • 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit syrup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted light butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
  • 1–2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (optional)

For the Toppings:

Choose your favorites — try any of these combinations:

  • 🫐 Blueberries + pomegranate
  • 🍌 Banana + cocoa nibs + peanut butter
  • 🥝 Kiwi + blueberries + yogurt
  • 🍫 Chopped dark chocolate + almond butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix oats, applesauce, sweetener, oil, vanilla, and salt.
3️⃣ Press the mixture into muffin cups, shaping the sides into little bowls.
4️⃣ Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
5️⃣ Let cool completely before adding filling.
6️⃣ Spoon Greek yogurt (or nut butter) into each cup.
7️⃣ Decorate with your favorite fruits, nuts, or chocolate.

⚖️ WW SmartPoints (Per Cup)

  • Blue / Green / Purple Plans: 2–3 points each (depending on toppings)

🍽 Nutrition (Approx per cup, base + yogurt only)

CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiber
1206g15g4g3g

🌟 Tips & Variations

  • For extra crunch, toast oats before mixing.
  • Use fat-free Greek yogurt for fewer points.
  • Swap yogurt with light cream cheese for a cheesecake-style dessert.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze the oat shells for meal prep.

These granola cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. They make for a perfect on-the-go snack or a healthy breakfast option. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the granola mixture before baking. Enjoy!