Muesli
Our easy Muesli recipe has no added sugar, and tons of flavor from toasted oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and dried fruit. Enjoy it with milk, sprinkled on yogurt, or use in overnight oats.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Cost: 19
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (240 grams)
- 1 cup mixed chopped nuts , (almonds, macadamia, hazelnuts, pecan, pistachio, cashews, or your favorite kind) (120 grams)
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (60 grams)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds (60 grams)
- ½ cup dried raw coconut flakes (40 grams)
- 1 cup dried fruit , (I like to do ¼ cup craisins or golden raisins and ¾ cup chopped apricots or mango) (150 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To a large sheet pan add oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 6 minutes, to lightly toast everything. Remove from oven and sprinkle coconut on top. Return to oven for 2 more minutes.
- Allow to cool completely, then stir in dried fruit.
- Store muesli in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ways to enjoy Muesli:
- “Cereal” style with milk poured on top and drizzled with honey, maple syrup, or agave, if desired.
- Soaked overnight in milk or kefir, to make overnight oats. Drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or agave, if desired.
- Over yogurt or a parfait with fresh berries and yogurt.
- Topping on a smoothie bowl.
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Notes
Yields 6 cups Muesli. Serving size ½ cup.
Optional Add-Ins:
- Corn flakes or Rice Krispies cereal: add 1-2 cups after baking.
- Chia seeds (Add 1 Tablespoon)
- Chocolate: cacao nibs or chocolate chips: add 1 cup after baking.
- Other dried fruit: Banana chips or dried cherries
- Spices: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, cardamom, or pumpkin spice.
- Pinch of flake salt added at the end
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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