Homemade Muesli
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Homemade Muesli
Description
This muesli combines a mix of whole grain flakes such as barley, quinoa, Kamut, rye, or spelt with oat flakes and optionally wheat bran to create a nutrient-rich base. Seeds like flax, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, or chia add texture and nutritional value. Mixing in assorted dried fruits such as apricots, dates, raisins, apples, coconut, or goji berries provides natural sweetness and chewiness, while chopped nuts contribute crunch and richness. Chocolate chunks or dried banana chips can be added for indulgence.
The grains and flakes can be eaten raw, or toasted in the oven to bring out a toasty flavor and crunch, taking care not to brown them excessively. Once cooled, the remaining ingredients are stirred in and the muesli is stored airtight at room temperature, lasting a couple of weeks.
Muesli is typically served with cold or warm milk, yogurt, or fruit juice, making it a flexible breakfast or snack option. It offers wholesome grains and nuts and adapts well to various dietary choices.
Variations allow substitution of different grains, seeds, nuts, and dried fruits to suit preferences or dietary needs, including gluten-free options.
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole grain flakes (such as barley, quinoa, Kamut, rye, or spelt flakes, or a mixture)
- 3 3/4 cups oat flakes or quick-cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons wheat bran (optional)
- 3 tablespoons seeds (such as flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, or a mixture)
- Up to 5 cups mixed dried fruit (such as chopped apricots or dates, golden raisins, raisins, apples, coconut shavings, goji berries, or a mixture)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as Brazil nuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, or a mixture), chopped
- chocolate optional, chunks
- dried banana chips optional, chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- If you prefer a raw muesli, mix the grain flakes, oats, and bran, if using, in a large bowl. If you prefer a toasted muesli, mix the grain flakes, oats, and bran, if using, on a rimmed baking sheet and spread the grains so everything is 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. (You may need 2 baking sheets.) Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the grains look lightly toasted (but not browned) when you stir them with a spoon. Transfer the toasted flakes to a plate or another baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Dump the flakes in a large bowl.
- Stir in the seeds, dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate or banana chunks, if using, as well as anything else you want to add to the grains. Dump the muesli in an airtight container, cover, and store at room temperature for up to a couple weeks.
Notes
- To prepare raw muesli, omit the toasting step and mix all ingredients directly.
- Toast grains lightly to enhance flavor but avoid browning to keep a delicate crunch.
- Store muesli in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
- Customize your muesli with your choice of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds to suit taste and dietary needs.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free oats and grains as noted in recipe variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22servings | 11 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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