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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
European
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.
Cup of Yum
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.
Notes
- Yields 6 cups Muesli. Serving size ½ cup.
- Yields 6 cups Muesli. Serving size ½ cup.
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Nut Allergy? Omit the nuts and add any of the above mix-ins or extra dried fruit.
- 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 Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.