Today is the official release date of the book!
I know many of you mentioned wanting to look through the book before purchasing, and if you head towards your local Barnes and Noble today, you are finally now able to pick up a copy of the actual book! Look for it in the cooking section of stores like Barnes and Noble; it’s now available without having to preorder and wait. More details can be found here:
The Chocolate Covered Katie Cookbook Page
This is all so crazy exciting to me, but the last thing I want to do is turn you away by making this blog into a never-ending promotion of my new book.
Therefore, to summarize: Buy my book if you love dessert; forgive me for maybe mentioning it a few too many times because I’m so excited; and please enjoy today’s new recipe! 
Seriously, though…
How cute are these breakfast granola cups?!
Just 6 ingredients, you can fill them with absolutely anything you choose, and they are surprisingly easy to make. Plus, leftovers can be frozen for a rainy day.
Also… how cute would they be at a brunch party?!?
I kind of want to have a brunch party now, just for an excuse to make them.
Breakfast Granola Cups
Customizable Breakfast Granola Cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana
- 1/4 cup agave or honey (vegans: use agave)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- yogurt of choice OR any of my 35+ healthy pudding recipes
Instructions
Grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tin, and set aside. Whisk together the first three ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients. Combine the bowls, stirring until evenly mixed. Portion the batter into the muffin cups, pressing up the sides. It may look a little crumbly, but that will be remedied by the next step. Put the muffin tray in the fridge for at least an hour. Then preheat the oven to 330 F. Take the muffin tin out and press the sides very firmly again. Bake granola cups 12 minutes, take out and press the sides into the muffin tins again with a spoon. To prevent crumbling, let sit 20 minutes before attempting to remove from the tins. These can also be frozen and thawed, if desired.
Link Of The Day:
Homemade Oatmeal Muffins – healthy & whole grain
Sara M says
6th January 2015 at 3:27 pmYou are the most gorgeous fat slug EVER! 😉
Congratulations on your book. I preordered ages ago and am so excited to get my copy hopefully today. It’s snowing here so it’s a great day to stay in and bake!
Vicky says
6th January 2015 at 3:39 pmUmmm fat slug? Was that supposed to be a passive aggressive troll comment or something?
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:17 pmOh no! Just a joke 🙂
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2014/07/14/chocolate-covered-katie-anorexic/
Norman Mills says
5th May 2015 at 10:52 amI got it that way too. Calling someone a slug is quite insulting!
Ainsley says
6th January 2015 at 4:28 pmWTF?!? She’s not fat!!!
Caralynn says
26th January 2015 at 3:43 pmI think it was just a reference to her “chocolate covered katie anorexic” post.
Gail says
6th January 2015 at 6:56 pmRelax, everyone! Those who have been following this blog for any length of time know exactly what the “fat slug” comment means! Katie told us herself: amongst other hateful (and usually anonymous) comments, she was called a fat slug by a not-very-nice (jealous?) person. =)
Christina P says
6th January 2015 at 3:35 pmI preordered the book weeks ago and I cannot wait to get it – hopefully today!
Jessica @ TwoGreenPeas says
6th January 2015 at 3:37 pmWow these are SO cute Katie, what a great idea!
I received my copy of your book over the holidays. Congratulations! We’ve made the chocolate-chip pumpkin loaf already and it was AMAZING 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:18 pmThank you so much for trying it!
Hannah says
6th January 2015 at 3:42 pmi really want to get your book on kindle soon! it looks amazing!i also cannot wait to make this! yum!thanks again!
Danielle {Styelleish } says
6th January 2015 at 3:48 pmYes! I can’t wait to get my hands on that cookbook! But these granola cups though. They look like my new favourite breakfast. And snack. And dessert. Love it! Thanks sooo much!
NowICanEatCake says
6th January 2015 at 4:12 pmThese look and sound fantabulous! I would love to know what you put in the center of them for these photos! It looks so yummy!! 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:18 pmSo Delicious whipped topping 🙂
NowICanEatCake says
7th January 2015 at 3:12 amThanks!
Debra @ Worth Cooking says
6th January 2015 at 4:32 pmThese are the cutest! Congrats on your book.
Nicola says
6th January 2015 at 5:00 pmLOVE this idea, these are beyond cute! Totally making these tonight!
Karen says
6th January 2015 at 5:12 pmI just want you to know, I’m as excited for your cookbook as you are! I’ve been waiting for this day ever since I found your blog more than a year and a half ago! And my order should be shipping today!!!! I’m so excited!!!!!!!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:19 pmThank you, Karen!! 🙂
Sherry S. says
6th January 2015 at 5:29 pmThose granola cups are so cute! I totally want to have a brunch just so that I can make them too. Thanks for the recipe!
P.S. What kind of rolled oats do you use? Does that mean the “old-fashioned” kind (that take longer to cook), or the other kind (not instant oats, but the ones that say “quick” or “one-minute” oats that take about five minutes total to make)?
P.S. again. Happy New Year, and Congratulations on your book! And don’t worry about mentioning it a few times; I’d be so excited too. You should get the chance to express that excitement for a while. 😀
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:20 pmOld fashioned… But I would be interested to know if they work with quick oats as well. If you try the recipe with quick oats before I do, be sure to report back!
Carrie says
12th January 2015 at 1:59 amI tried them with quick oats because that’s what I thought you meant. Lol. The kids loved them! I’m serving them to a group of kids tomorrow night and your chocolate mousse for the grown-ups. Yum!
Emily @ Life on Food says
6th January 2015 at 5:31 pmThese cups are so cute and I can think of about 100 ways to enjoy them! Awesome recipe!
Hailey says
6th January 2015 at 5:33 pmThese are so adorable!! And congrats on your book!
Georgina says
6th January 2015 at 5:54 pmThese look absolutely delicious and so cute too! I’ll definitely be trying them 🙂
Jesse White says
6th January 2015 at 7:26 pmThis is ingenious!!! This are happening immediately. Thanks for the amazing breaky idea!!
Mia (Mia in Germany) says
6th January 2015 at 7:27 pmCute cups!
I received the note that the book has been shipped, it will take some time to get to Germany LOL But I’m totally looking forward to it because I’m a book freak – a cookbook freak, that is. Can’t wait to flip through the pages 🙂
Amanda says
6th January 2015 at 8:04 pmIt came It came it came!!! I can’t wait to get off work so I can get in my kitchen. By the way your hair looks amazing!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
6th January 2015 at 8:20 pmThanks!! 🙂
Stephanie Hartley says
6th January 2015 at 8:49 pmI love the look of these – such a great little snack for a buffet, or for breakfast!
Steph – http://nourishmeclean.blogspot.com
Kathryn says
6th January 2015 at 9:33 pmMmm delicious!! These look so good – and as you said, there are so many options of what to put in them!
You look great! Can’t wait to pick up your cookbook. Congratulations once again 🙂
xx Kathryn
http://www.throughthethicket.ca
Cela Jones says
6th January 2015 at 11:09 pmYour cookbook just arrived. It is beautiful! Congratulations!
Ella | SparklesAndSuch26 says
6th January 2015 at 11:10 pm1) making these as soon as I finish this comment
2) buying your book right after that!
Congrats, Katie 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
Jenn Friedman says
6th January 2015 at 11:39 pmI’m SOOOO proud of you, Katie!!!! Eeeeee!!! Can’t wait to buy my copy!!!! You are SO deserving of this. I’m proud to know you!
Anna says
7th January 2015 at 12:05 amThese look adorable! got your cookbook today and I am SO excited to try all your amazing recipes! They all look terrific! I love the book already!
EVA says
7th January 2015 at 12:31 amBAHAHAHA I bet EVERYBODY would appreciate you throwing a brunch party! Make it gluten-free and I’ll pick up my plane ticket tomorrow.
Lauren says
7th January 2015 at 12:32 amCongratulations on the cookbook! This recipe sounds great. I have been loving make ahead breakfast recipes. It is so much easier to make a batch on Sunday and microwave them in the morning than it is to make anything on a weekday morning. Every second counts when it comes to getting to work on time! These would be delicious with a little whipped cream – or whipped coconut cream. Yum!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
7th January 2015 at 12:40 amCongrats on the book!!! This is such an exciting time for you!
Lori says
7th January 2015 at 12:46 amPerfectly adorable! My MIL is coming, no honey/sugar/agave. Could I just add extra banana or applesauce instead? Thanks!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
8th January 2015 at 12:23 pmI’ve not tried, but you can always experiment!
Bridget McGahen says
7th January 2015 at 1:01 amOh my goodness, these are precious! I would totally make these for a brunch party. Or a bridal/baby shower. They’re very photogenic!
Cari says
7th January 2015 at 1:50 amCongratulations on the release of your cookbook! I can’t wait to get home and read through it tonight! You should mention it as often as you like on your blog! It’s a big deal and new readers of your blog will need to know about it 🙂
Danielle says
7th January 2015 at 2:13 amI received my copy yesterday from Amazon after pre ordering the very first day I could! LOVE IT! Congratulations! Looking forward to making these with yogurt filling. 🙂
Grace says
7th January 2015 at 2:16 amI LOVE the cookbook! Congrats Katie!
Amanda @ Slimplify Life says
6th January 2015 at 9:37 pmOh my goodness, I need to make these tonight. Love that they are so simple and only 6 ingredients!
Cassandra says
7th January 2015 at 6:17 amThese granola cups look so yummy! And I am so excited that my book is on its way. I ordered it quite awhile ago during the pre-order and was thrilled when Amazon emailed that it had been shipped! YAY!!
Alexa says
7th January 2015 at 1:25 pmSubscriber and just ordered your book. I’ve written books too, and you have to promote! Good luck to you! I have made a few of your recipes, Dole Whips were my favorite and my niece loved cookie dough dip, and she doesn’t even eat beans. Wish you nothing but the best, and keep promoting!
Lauren says
7th January 2015 at 4:41 pmCongratulations on your book release! What a great moment 🙂
LC says
7th January 2015 at 6:00 pmAw Katie you’re so pretty!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
8th January 2015 at 12:24 pmThank you! ♥
Beth says
7th January 2015 at 7:37 pmCongratulations Katie!!! (And these look yum as always!)
Lauren Vuocolo says
7th January 2015 at 7:48 pmI got your book yesterday – I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it! I told all the girls at work about it today…now they’re begging me to bake for them 😉
Chocolate Covered Katie says
8th January 2015 at 12:25 pmThank you so much, Lauren!!
Fionna says
7th January 2015 at 9:04 pmOh my god – you look ravishing on this photo!
Congratulations on the release of your cookbook, I ordered it a few hours ago and hope it’ll be delivered soon – there is a kitchen I need to invade!
Well until I receive the book, I guess I will just bake those delicious-looking granula cups! =D
Chocolate Covered Katie says
8th January 2015 at 12:25 pmThank you so much!!
Matea says
7th January 2015 at 9:18 pmBreakfast granola cups is a brilliant idea! Need to try it soon 🙂
Shonalika says
8th January 2015 at 12:13 pmThis is the most brilliant, wonderful idea – so convenient! And congrats again on your book – I will be getting a copy as soon as I can!:D
sherri says
8th January 2015 at 12:34 pmHi Katie
Yeah!!! Will be ordering soon. Just ‘tweeted’ and ‘facebooked’ this too.
Congrats! You’re doing great girl:)))
Jonae Steinman says
9th January 2015 at 8:19 pmThank you for this awesome recipe. Mine are in the oven as I type. I do have one question, is 330 degrees the correct temp? I checked mine after the 12 minutes cooking time at 330 and they were still pretty soft and not golden. I am keeping them in a little longer until they get a little more golden and a little harder. I just wasn’t sure if 330 was correct?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
13th January 2015 at 4:30 pmIt’s correct. You just leave them out for a while and they firm up as they sit 🙂
Emily J. says
10th January 2015 at 12:22 amCould you maybe make a healthy no-bake cheesecake filling for these?? =) These are the most delicous little things ever!
Dandelion Blue says
15th January 2015 at 8:29 pmWow. These look fabulous. There definitely the perfect thing to encourage someone to have breakfast. And I like that they are customiseable. Oh and congratulations on your book release. Yayy 🙂 xx Dandy I http://www.dandelionblue.co.uk
Eilean says
16th January 2015 at 4:18 pmdo yo mix the yogurt in with the cinnamon salt and rolled oats?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
21st January 2015 at 4:45 pmNo. Yogurt is the filling.
Sabrina says
12th March 2015 at 8:12 pmCan we make the cups the day before ?
Caralynn says
26th January 2015 at 3:44 pmI made these for breakfast and couldn’t get over how delicious they were! And so many options for fillings! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂
Shannon says
2nd February 2015 at 5:16 pmWonder if maple syrup would work or be too runny…
Sabrina says
9th March 2015 at 10:01 pmHi I wanted to know if it was possible to prepare the granola cupa the night before our brunch?
Thank you!
Sabrina says
9th March 2015 at 10:02 pmHi I wanted to know if it was possible ti prepare the granola cupa the day before our brunch?
Thank you!
lauren Bockisch says
19th May 2015 at 2:39 pmi put my cookies n’ cream pudding in these cups – link for the recipe : https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/05/18/rainbow-fruit-kabobs/#comment-3363672
it was THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
Amber says
23rd May 2015 at 9:03 pmDo the granola cups come out crunchy? Or are they chewy?
Sam says
4th August 2015 at 8:16 pmid like to make a day in advance. How should I store them?
Brittany says
26th September 2015 at 10:31 pmThese look fantastic! If I just want to have a few for breakfast (and the yield is 16 mini nests), do I refrigerate them if I want to have them during the course of the week? You posted that they could be frozen, but I’m wondering how long they can last and how to store them if I want to eat them within a few days.
Drew Griffiths says
1st October 2015 at 9:40 amGranola cups look absolutely amazing!
Any dairy free recipes in the book?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
11th October 2015 at 8:28 pmEvery single one! Katie’s book is 100% vegan and dairy-free 🙂
MC says
13th January 2016 at 9:38 amGood recipe but please use honey. Agave has been shown to contain more fructose than any sweetener, including high fructose corn syrup (and we all know how bad that is for our health!) Do your own research, just type in health risks of Agave and you will see many articles from Dr. Oz and the like about the health risks of adding Agave syrup to your diet.
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Dana says
19th January 2016 at 12:47 pmThese are such cute breakfast ideas! Will have to give them a try. Also they’d be perfect for hosting a brunch, etc. Great recipe!
Congrats on the book as well 🙂
-Dana
theflexroutine.com
Heidi says
11th March 2016 at 10:28 pmI’m having a terrible time getting them out of the muffin tin in one piece- looks like I may have to do yogurt parfaits instead 🙁 any suggestions?
Chocolate Covered Katie says
12th March 2016 at 6:31 amIf you let them sit for 20 minutes to an hour, they should pop right out after that! 🙂
Cheryl says
3rd June 2017 at 3:36 amHi there!
Just wanted to check, for your recipes that use applesauce, is it possible to replace it with something else like vegan butter? 🙂
Jason Sanford says
3rd June 2017 at 9:22 amIt would definitely depend on the recipe. Yogurt might also work… Be sure to report back if you experiment!
Cindy says
14th January 2018 at 3:16 pmAre these supposed to have a chewy or crunchy texture?