Hey there, folks! Austin here from Beyond The Bayou Blog. Today, we’re talkin’ about a real breakfast game-changer – Homemade Muesli!
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking, “Muesli? Isn’t that just some bland health food?” Well, let me tell y’all a little story. A few months ago, I was on a work trip up in New York City. One morning, I stopped into this cute little cafe for breakfast before heading to a meeting.
The server recommended their homemade muesli, and I figured “Why not? I’ll give it a try.” Boy, was I blown away! This stuff was like no muesli I’d ever tasted – it was fresh, nutty, a little sweet and so satisfying. My favorite French Press Coffee on the side made the moment bliss.
After that trip, I knew I had to recreate that muesli magic back home. I started experimenting with different combos of oats, nuts, dried fruits, and mix-ins. Finally, after some trial and error, I landed on this killer recipe.
It’s got that great chewy texture from the soaked oats with lots of crunch from the nuts and seeds. The best part? You can totally customize it with your favorite fruits and extras! It’s the kind of nutritious, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast that’ll keep you fueled all morning long. Let’s get cooking!
Why This Recipe Is Love?
- Customize it: Add your favorite mix-ins to make this recipe uniquely yours.
- Quick and Easy: From start to finish, this recipe only takes about 20 minutes!
- Versatile Serving: Enjoy it with milk or yogurt, or eat it straight from the jar.
- Nutritious: Packed with whole grains, fiber, and protein, this recipe is a healthy choice.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make a large batch as it stores well, making it perfect for meal prep.
Muesli Recipe
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheets (2)
- Oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raw pecans coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup raw pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup dried apricots coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and divide it into thirds with two racks.
- Combine oats, wheat bran, salt, and cinnamon on a baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Mix almonds, pecans, and pepitas on another baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake both sheets until nuts are fragrant, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add coconut to oats and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.
- Let everything cool, then mix in dried apricots and cherries.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Nutrition
Try More Such Healthy Recipes!
- Overnight Oats
- Buttermilk Oatmeal PancakesÂ
- Oat Bread
- Oatmeal Coconut CookiesÂ
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Variations that Can Be Tried!
- Keep it Raw: Skip baking and enjoy your oats, nuts, seeds, spices, and coconut raw for a fresher taste.
- Try Different Nuts/Seeds: Swap in your favorite nuts or seeds like cashews, peanuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, or walnuts. If they’re roasted, add them after baking along with the dried fruit.
- Experiment with Dried Fruit: Use any dried fruit you like such as chopped apples, bananas, cherries, goji berries, mango, pineapple, or raisins.
- Play with Spices: Add warming spices or a spice blend like pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor.
- Add Chocolate: Mix in dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs along with the dried fruit.
- Squeeze of Lemon: Try a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a traditional addition to Swiss bircher muesli.
- Healthy Boost: Add chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, or other healthy extras for more nutrients.
These simple tweaks can create a muesli that suits your taste preferences and adds variety to your breakfast routine.