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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups

Published: Jan 10, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2024 by Tristin Rieken · 11 Comments

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.
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Make ahead brunch recipe

Breakfast doesn’t have to be elaborate to be wholesome, delicious and fun! It’s easy to throw together a delicious breakfast or brunch in minutes with these amazingly delish and filling oatmeal cups.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.

Ditch the typical plastic yogurt parfait cups and opt instead for an edible option made from a breakfast cookie like oatmeal mixture to fill up with the yogurt parfait layers of creamy yogurt and fresh or frozen fruit. Add chopped nuts and mint if you’d like and enjoy a stunning breakfast or brunch.

Oatmeal cup filled with yogurt and berries.

And because there are so many different options for parfait cup ingredients it’s perfect for a diy breakfast idea for a crowd. Simply set out breakfast cookie cups with an assortment of yogurts and toppings and let guests have fun customizing their own parfaits. It’s a perfect recipe for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day, bridal showers and more!

Ingredients

  • Old fashioned oats
  • Chopped almonds – or any mixture of dried chopped nuts to be mixed into the oatmeal cup and also to top the yogurt parfaits.
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Butter – or substitute coconut oil to make a dairy free oatmeal cookie cup and add extra coconut flavor.
  • Almond butter – or substitute any nut butter like peanut butter
  • Ripe banana
  • Ground flax seeds
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Yogurt – or instead of yogurt, fill with ice cream, gelato or even milk for an all-in-one version of milk and cookies. Of course, they won’t be quite as portable filled with milk.
  • Raspberries – or other fresh or frozen fruit like blueberries, blackberries and even apples
  • Cinnamon powder

Step by step instructions

Mix up some dry ingredients – oats, nuts, seeds, etc. – and cover it with wet ingredients then bake. Similar to granola bars or energy balls it really is that simple to make Breakfast Cookie Cups.

  1. Melt butter and nut butters in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once smooth remove from heat and stir in mashed banana, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. 
  2. Combine oats, almonds, coconut and ground flax seeds then pour warm butter mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Divide mixture evenly in an ungreased 12 muffin tin, placing a heaping ¼ cup in each. Using lightly greased fingers press mixture up against the sides of each.
  4. Bake in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven until lightly browned and nutty, about 15 minutes. 
  5. Cool and fill as desired with yogurt, ice cream or milk (milk filled cups will not be portable).
  6. Then top as desired with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, chocolate, jam or more.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

How to serve

Serve these oatmeal cookie cup parfaits pre filled and topped as a quick portable breakfast idea or as a brunch recipe. Or make a batch of the cookie cups and store covered, then fill a few whenever you need a snack.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.

Or you can also use them as a part of a diy yogurt bar. Simply place a tray of empty cookie cups near several yogurt options followed by a variety of toppings and let your guests customize their own yogurt parfaits.

Yield

This recipe yields 12 oatmeal cookie cups when made in a standard size muffin tin. Or roughly 36 mini yogurt parfaits when made in mini muffin tins.

The standard serving size is 2- 3 standard size yogurt parfait cups, or 6-9 mini parfaits per person.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.

How to store

Store oatmeal cookie cups tightly covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Which means you can whip up this make ahead breakfast recipe on Sunday and enjoy a whole week’s worth of quick grab-and-go yogurt parfaits that kids and adults will both love filling up however their hearts desire!

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Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups are a beautiful and delicious make ahead brunch recipe to be filled and topped however you like.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup almonds chopped
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 medium ripe banana ½ cup mashed
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup raspberries or other fresh fruit
  • 1 cups sliced almonds or other chopped nuts
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Melt butter and almond butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once smooth remove from heat.
    ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup almond butter
  • Stir mashed banana, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt into butter mixture.
    1 medium ripe banana, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • Combine oats, almonds, coconut and ground flax seeds.
    2 ½ cups old fashioned oats, ½ cup almonds, ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • Pour warm butter mixture over oat mixture and stir to combine.
  • Divide mixture evenly in an ungreased 12 muffin tin, placing a heaping ¼ cup in each. Using lightly greased fingers press mixture up against the sides to create the empty cup shape.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and nutty, about 15 minutes. 
  • Cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Fill with yogurt and top with raspberries and almonds. Or as desired with any fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, chocolate, jam or more! 
    3 cups vanilla yogurt, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cups sliced almonds

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Yogurt Parfait Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 122mg5%
Potassium 406mg12%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 177mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Love, Tristin

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  1. Jagruti Dhanecha

    January 13, 2019 at 4:56 am

    5 stars
    What an innovative way to enjoy breakfast! Healthy and flavourful, I bet kids would go crazy for this one. Bookmarking it.

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      January 13, 2019 at 5:49 am

      They do! They love that they can fill em up with whatever they choose. Plus, no spoons or forks required, so my kids are in heaven when they get to eat with their fingers… me too if I’m being honest ?

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono

    January 13, 2019 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    These breakfast cookie cups are beautiful. I love that they can be kept for 5 days and filled with different ingredients!

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      January 13, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      I know right?! My kids love to fill them themselves for breakfast before school but sometimes I’ll even pre-fill with yogurt and pop em in the fridge so they’re even easier to grab and go

      Reply
  3. Corina Blum

    January 14, 2019 at 5:08 am

    5 stars
    What a brilliant idea for a healthy breakfast that looks so pretty it could be a dessert too. Or at least I think I could get away with giving these to my kids for a healthy dessert anyway. They sound delicious and I love how easy they would be to adapt.

    Reply
  4. Susan

    January 14, 2019 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    Just pinned this! What a great idea. Perfect for those busy mornings.. My kids will love these!

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      January 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

      Ahhh yay! Thanks for pinning ? I hope your kids love them as much as mine do

      Reply
  5. Ramona

    January 15, 2019 at 2:08 am

    5 stars
    These little cuties are definitely a perfect way to start the day, I will definitely save the recipe to try them – yummy, refreshing and delicious looking breakfast cookie cups. I like the fact that they are ready in 20 mins – perfect for my super busy mornings.

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      January 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

      Thanks Ramona!! They are *almost* too cute to eat, aren’t they?!

      Reply

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