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Strawberry yogurt cups with a quick oat crumble

A toasted oat topping gives these yogurt cups contrast without baking a large dessert. Let the topping cool before layering so it stays crisp and does not warm the yogurt. The cups work best assembled just before serving.

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Illustrative food photograph: strawberry yogurt cups with a quick oat crumble
Illustrative food photograph: strawberry yogurt cups with a quick oat crumble. Photo via Pexels · License & credits. Illustrative stock photography.
Original recipe · serves 2

Strawberry yogurt cups with a quick oat crumble

10 minPreparation8 minCooking18 minTotal

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Melt butter in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. Add oats, sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and cool.
  3. Slice strawberries. Stir vanilla into yogurt.
  4. Layer yogurt, strawberries and cooled oats in two glasses. Serve immediately.

Make it work in your kitchen

Keep any unassembled yogurt and strawberries refrigerated. Use oats suitable for your dietary needs, and check dairy substitutions carefully. The stock photograph is serving inspiration rather than a photograph of a kitchen-tested result from this exact recipe.

Recipe note: Original AI-assisted recipe, not kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; use the doneness and temperature checks stated. Photographs are illustrative. Check ingredient labels for allergens and read our food preparation and storage guide.

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