Oat Yogurt Cups

Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tbsp brown sugar 
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Nonfat Greek yogurt (flavor of your choice)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 
2. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. 
3. Add two egg whites to the oat mixture and stir completely until combined. 
4. Grease 12 muffin tins, and scoop 2 tbsp of the oat mixture into each tin. Press down until firm and create a nest. The oats need to be packed tightly to stay firm while baking. 
5. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the oats are slightly brown in color. 
6. Allow the oatmeal cups to cool completely. Note: they will shrink in size. 
7. Fill the nest with Greek yogurt. You can also add toppings of your choice, such as fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Why We Love This Recipe:

1. Gut Healthy:

Oatmeal is packed with fiber, a great prebiotic, and yogurt contains probiotics. Both are important to support a healthy gut microbiome for digestion and help support the immune system.

2. Customizable:

There are endless possibilities for variety in this recipe. You can switch up the toppings with different fruits or nuts, or simply change the flavor of yogurt for a breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

2. Stable Energy:

The combination of complex carbs from oats and protein from yogurt helps stabilize the blood sugars and provide longer-lasting energy.