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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Healthy Homemade Muesli Recipe

    June 24, 2016 By Monika Last Updated November 5, 2020 8 Comments

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    Homemade muesli is one of the healthiest breakfast options I know. Not only that, it's also super quick and easy to make and so much better than the ready made variety.  There is every reason why you should make your own.

    Homemade muesli in open jar, with bottle of milk and muesli in bowl in background.

    There are several delicious ways to enjoy oats for breakfast.  You can cook them and enjoy as hot porridge when it's cold outside or make refreshing overnight oats throughout summer months.  Muesli is another great way of eating oats and today I am going to show you how to make your own.

    Why it's a good idea to make your own muesli

    Most importantly - because it's so much better than the store bought variety!  It's freshly made by you, at home, so it simply has to.  And you don't have to make any compromises.  My own experience with ready made muesli has always been that nutty muesli didn't have enough of the nuts I liked and fruit muesli was just clusters of too many raisins.  So I'd always end up adding other ingredients too it (or getting rid of some of those raisins!).

    With homemade muesli you have complete control over what goes into it.  So you can make it using your favourite ingredients.

    And it's super healthy too!  A combination of whole grain flakes, nuts and seeds is very nutritious and if you add a moderate of dried fruit it will be low in sugar too. 

    Close-up view of muesli in open jar with muesli in bowl in top right corner.

    Is muesli healthier than granola

    Both muesli and granola are made using similar ingredients with one significant difference.  While the muesli ingredients are simply stirred together granola is made by creating clusters which are bound together by some form of fat and sugar.  This has given granola a reputation of being unhealthy. 

    But it's all about using the right ingredients in the right proportions.  If your homemade muesli contains a generous amount of tropical fruit (sweetened) it will have a pretty high sugar content.  On the other hand, granola made using a moderate amount of fat and sugar, such as my chocolate coconut granola, is a pretty healthy breakfast option.

    So use your judgement, common sense and above - enjoy your oats!

    Homemade muesli ingredients

    The 4 classic muesli ingredients include oats, nuts, dried fruit and seeds.  The proportions I used were: 3 cups of flakes, 1.5 cup of fruit and nut each and 1 cup of seeds.

    The suggested proportions are a rough guide only and based on my personal preference so feel free to adjust these to your liking.  I used a combination of rolled oats and jumbo rolled oats (a little coarser) but you can add barley, quinoa or any other whole grain flakes.  I do not recommend using steel cut oats as they are too coarse and are best served cooked.

    I used a combination of cashews, almonds and almond flakes (for more texture) but you can use any nuts you like. 

    I also added sultanas, a small amount of banana chips and dessicated coconut for added sweetness but, again, the choice of dried fruit is yours. 

    Top down view of oats, cashews, raisins and sunflower seeds in individual dishes.

    Recipe instructions 

    If you do not want to toast the ingredients simply combine them, give a good stir and store in a jar/airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

    1.To make toasted muesli preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C/ gas mark 4.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment and spread the oats (and other flakes if using) over the sheet.  Bake in the centre of the oven for about 8 minutes (do not brown them).  Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.

    Oats spread over a baking sheet lined with parchment.

    2. While the oats are in the oven prepare the rest of the ingredients.  Toast the nuts (optional) in a large pan until golden brown stirring frequently.  You can also toast the seeds and desiccated coconut (optional) but do so separately (they are smaller than nuts so take less time to toast).  Cool completely before adding into the muesli mixture.

    Top down view of cashews in pan.

    3. In a large mixing bowl combine the muesli ingredients.

    Muesli ingredients in mixing bowl.

    4. Stir thoroughly.

    Muesli in mixing bowl with spoon.

    5. Transfer into a large jar/airtight container and store in a dry place for up to 2 weeks.

    Muesli in open jar with muesli in bowl in top right corner.

    Expert tips and FAQs

    • The proportions used are recommendations only and you can adjust them to your liking.  Bear in mind, however, that adding more nuts and sweetened dried fruit will increase the calories of your muesli.
    • Use any whole grain flakes, such as oat, barley, quinoa etc. You can use raw or toasted flakes (toasted taste better and are crispier but the choice is yours).
    • You can, but don't have to, also dry toast the nuts and seeds.  Toast these separately - seeds are smaller so toast faster (chia do not need to be toasted).  Ensure all the toasted ingredients have cooled completely before placing them in a jar.
    • If adding larger fruit into the mixture (apricots, prunes, dates etc) chop them up roughly first.
    • You can also add a bit of cinnamon or pumpkin spice into your muesli.
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
    • Serve with any milk, either cold or hot.  Also delicious with plain or flavoured yogurt, or fresh fruit.

    Muesli in white bowl with spoon, with muesli in open jar in top right.

    Do I have to toast the ingredients

    No, but I recommend you do. Toasted grain flakes taste better than raw and have a crispier texture. Toasted nuts and seeds release more flavour so I like to also toast these before adding to my muesli mixture.  If you toast desiccated coconut do so very briefly, stirring all the time as coconut browns quickly.

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    Homemade muesli in open jar, with bottle of milk and muesli in bowl in background.

    Healthy Homemade Muesli Recipe

    Homemade muesli is one of the healthiest breakfast options I know. Not only that, it's also super quick and easy to make and so much better than the ready made variety.  There is every reason why you should make your own.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: vegan
    Prep Time: 4 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Cooling time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 7 portions
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Large baking sheet
    • Large jar

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups oats rolled or jumbo rolled, can use barley, quinoa or other flakes too
    • 1 cup nuts cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans or mixture
    • ½ cup flaked almonds
    • ⅔ cup sultanas raisins, chopped apricots, prunes, dates or mixture
    • 4 tbsp desiccated coconut
    • ½ cup banana chips lightly crushed, or use freeze dried fruit
    • ⅔ cup sunflower seeds mix with pumpkin if you like
    • 2 tbsp flaxseed
    • 2 tbsp chia

    Instructions

    • If you do not want to toast the ingredients simply combine them, give a good stir and store in a jar/airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
      To make toasted muesli preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C/ gas mark 4.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment and spread the oats (and other flakes if using) over the sheet.  Bake in the centre of the oven for about 8 minutes (do not brown them).  Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
    • While the oats are in the oven prepare the rest of the ingredients.  Toast the nuts (optional) in a large pan until golden brown stirring frequently.  You can also toast the seeds and desiccated coconut (optional) but do so separately (they are smaller than nuts so take less time to toast).  Cool completely before adding into the muesli mixture.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine the muesli ingredients and stir thoroughly. Transfer into a large jar/airtight container and store in a dry place for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    • The proportions used are recommendations only and you can adjust them to your liking.  Bear in mind, however, that adding more nuts and sweetened dried fruit will increase the calories of your muesli.
    • Use any whole grain flakes, such as oat, barley, quinoa etc. You can use raw or toasted flakes (toasted taste better and are crispier but the choice is yours).
    • You can, but don't have to, also dry toast the nuts and seeds.  Toast nuts and seeds separately - seeds are smaller so toast faster (chia do not need to be toasted).  Ensure all the toasted ingredients have cooled completely before placing them in a jar.
    • If adding larger fruit into the mixture (apricots, prunes, dates etc) chop them up roughly first.
    • You can also add a bit of cinnamon or pumpkin spice into your muesli.
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
    • Serve with any milk, either cold or hot.  Also delicious with plain or flavoured yogurt, or fresh fruit.
    • Total time includes the time needed to toast and cool the ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Katie Bryson (@cookingkt)

      June 30, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      This is such a great idea... looks like a delicious summer breakfast idea to mix things up a bit here! Thanks for taking the time to hook up with Simple and in Season this month 🙂

      Reply
      • monidab@gmail.com

        June 30, 2016 at 6:50 pm

        Thank you Katie, I seem to be cooking with seasonal fruit and veg all the time these days, will definitely link up again:)

        Reply
    2. Eb Gargano

      June 28, 2016 at 10:47 am

      What a great idea for a healthy but easy (and I'm sure delicious) breakfast. I am definitely pinning this one! Eb x

      Reply
      • monidab@gmail.com

        June 28, 2016 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Eb, I can't stop eating it myself, it's become my favourite breakfast, if I am out of strawberries I use raspberries or blueberries and its' still really nice.

        Reply
    3. hijackedbytwins

      June 27, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Oh wow what a delicious way to start the day! I would love this for my breakfast. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

      Reply
      • monidab@gmail.com

        June 27, 2016 at 9:06 am

        Thanks Kirsty! I can't stop eating it myself ever since my post:)

        Reply
    4. Honest Mum

      June 24, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      How yummy, such a healthy, filling start to the day!

      Reply
      • monidab@gmail.com

        June 24, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Thanks so much, it really was all those things:)

        Reply

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