Muesli
Homemade Muesli is a tasty mix of toasted oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit. Enjoy it over yogurt, as a cereal replacement with milk, or in overnight oats for an easy, wholesome breakfast or snack!
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $5.21
Equipment
- Large sheet pan 15 x 21-inch, or 2 smaller pans
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup pepitas see note 1
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried mango or dried apricots
- Milk or yogurt, optional, for serving
- Fresh berries optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large (15x21-inch) sheet pan (or 2 smaller pans) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit. Toss until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared pan(s). Bake for 12–14 minutes, stirring ingredients after 7 minutes. Everything should be lightly golden and fragrant.
- Remove Muesli and let it cool completely. Coarsely chop the tart cherries and dried mango. Once the Muesli is cooled, stir in the dried fruit.
- Serve Muesli over yogurt or with milk of choice (I love almond milk!). If adding milk, let it stand with the cereal for a few minutes to soften the oats. I also love adding fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Note 1: Pepitas are shelled pumpkin seeds. They are available roasted or raw and can be found in a grocery store where you find nuts.
Note 2: Recipe adapted from the Kitchn.
Storage: Let Muesli cool completely, then transfer to an airtight bag or container. Store in a dry, cool area or freeze it. No need to defrost; you can use it straight from the freezer, which helps keep it from getting stale.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.4g | Protein: 8.8g | Fat: 14.8g | Sodium: 2.9mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 8.5g