Soccer Team Snack Cups (Print View)

Fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola layered in individual cups for a quick, tasty, and wholesome snack option.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup pineapple, diced

→ Dairy

05 - 3 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

→ Grains

06 - 2 cups granola

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - Wash, dry, and cut all fruit into appropriate sizes as specified in ingredients list.
02 - Set 12 small clear cups on a serving tray.
03 - Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla Greek yogurt to the bottom of each cup.
04 - Distribute approximately 3 tablespoons of mixed diced fruit into each cup over the yogurt.
05 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of granola over the fruit layer in each cup.
06 - Add additional fruit or yogurt as desired to reach the desired fill level in each cup.
07 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut over the granola if desired.
08 - Place soccer-themed toppers or stickers on each cup for team spirit presentation.
09 - Serve immediately for maximum granola crunch, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Add granola just before serving if cups have been refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids actually eat their fruit when it arrives in a clear cup with a soccer ball on top, which is half the battle right there.
  • You can prep everything in fifteen minutes flat, making it perfect for team events, picnics, or when unexpected guests show up hungry.
02 -
  • Granola added too early becomes soft and disappoints; if you must make these more than an hour ahead, layer everything except the granola and add it right before serving.
  • Freezing berries beforehand keeps the cups naturally cold without adding ice, which would water everything down as it melts.
03 -
  • Use frozen berries as built-in ice packs if you thaw them just enough to eat; they keep the whole cup cold without diluting flavors as they melt.
  • Double your recipe and freeze extras in cups without granola, then defrost and top with granola for quick snacks throughout the week.
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