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Looking for a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast recipe?<\/strong> Muesli is the answer! Originating in Switzerland, muesli is essentially homemade oat cereal—to serve, add milk and maybe some fresh fruit. Muesli is similar to granola<\/a> but lighter, as it’s made without oil and minimally sweetened. It also reminds me of oatmeal<\/a>, but it’s served cold and ready to enjoy at a moment’s notice.<\/p>\n

Not all mueslis are created equally—some are made with raw oats and taste bland. Not this one! This nutritious muesli recipe offers loads of texture and flavor. It features toasted old-fashioned oats, nuts and seeds, optional coconut, and chopped dried fruit.<\/p>\n

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Toasting the muesli in the oven makes a world of difference.<\/strong> It brings out the savory, nutty flavors in the oats, nuts and seeds and makes your kitchen smell lovely. The oven’s heat also firms up the oats a bit, offering even more texture.<\/p>\n

My other trick is adding a small splash of maple syrup to the mixture before toasting. The subtle sweetness substantially improves the flavor.<\/p>\n

You probably have everything you need to make muesli already,<\/strong> so let’s preheat the oven and start mixing. Below, you’ll find many options for adapting the recipe to your pantry.<\/p>\n

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Muesli Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Muesli is a very flexible recipe, <\/strong>so check out the alternatives below. The full recipe and instructional video are further down the page.<\/p>\n

Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats<\/h3>\n

Oats form the backbone for all muesli recipes. Choose old-fashioned oats for the most chew. Hypothetically, quick-cooking oats will work in this recipe but quickly turn to mush in milk.<\/p>\n

Slivered Almonds<\/h3>\n

Slivered almonds offer a crunchy texture and roasted nut flavor. If you don’t have slivered almonds in your pantry, roughly chop whole almonds instead.<\/p>\n

Alternatives:<\/strong><\/em> Equal amounts of roughly chopped pecans, walnuts, cashews, or whole pistachios. For nut-free muesli, substitute additional pepitas or sunflower seeds.<\/p>\n

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes<\/h3>\n

Unsweetened coconut (flaked or shredded) offers extra chewiness and coconut flavor. If you don’t like coconut, simply omit it.<\/p>\n

Pepitas<\/h3>\n

Pepitas are green pumpkin seeds. They offer nice pops of green color and more toasty, “nutty” flavor. They’re nutritious, too!<\/p>\n

Alternatives:<\/strong><\/em> Raw sunflower seeds or additional chopped nuts. You could substitute flaxseeds, though you will need to stir them into the pan halfway through baking so they don’t burn.<\/p>\n

Ground Cinnamon & Salt<\/h3>\n

Cinnamon offers some warming spice and salt brings out the best in the other ingredients.<\/p>\n

Alternatives:<\/strong><\/em> You can omit the cinnamon or substitute other warming spices, like pumpkin spice blend<\/a>, ginger, or half as much nutmeg.<\/p>\n

Maple Syrup (optional)<\/h3>\n

A touch of maple syrup offers some natural sweetness, making this muesli more enticing. It also adds a subtle glimmer to the nuts, which is pretty. One to two tablespoons makes quite a difference in the final flavor.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Extract<\/h3>\n

Vanilla is another ingredient that, while technically optional, makes this muesli extra nice and fragrant!<\/p>\n

Chopped Dried Cranberries<\/h3>\n

Chopped dried cranberries contribute little bursts of sweetness and color.<\/p>\n

Alternatives:<\/strong><\/em> Any dried fruit that is not too sticky will work nicely once chopped. Try cherries or apricots. You can skip the dried fruit and add fresh fruit to your bowl, like berries or thinly sliced apple or banana.<\/p>\n

Hemp Hearts<\/h3>\n

Hemp hearts are sensitive to heat, so they’re stirred into the muesli after it cools. They ramp up the protein content and contribute magnesium, phosphorus, and plant-based omega-3s. They don’t offer a lot of flavor, but they are a very nutritious addition. You can omit the hemp hearts if you don’t have them.<\/p>\n

Watch How to Make Muesli<\/h3>\n\n
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Muesli Variations<\/h2>\n

Use this recipe as a template for creating your favorite muesli recipe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nuts and seeds:<\/strong> You’ll need about 2 1\/2 cups total. Try any combination of chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, pepitas or sunflower seeds.<\/p>\n

Dried fruit options:<\/strong> This recipe calls for 1\/2 cup chopped dried cranberries or cherries. You can substitute equal parts raisins, chopped apricots, dates, or any other dried fruit. For less sweet muesli, omit the dried fruit altogether.<\/p>\n

Add chocolate:<\/strong> Once the muesli has cooled completely, add any amount of chopped chocolate, cacao nibs or chocolate chips (mini chocolate chips would be even better). Try 1\/2 to 1 cup and see how you like it.<\/p>\n

Here are a few more of my favorite variations:<\/em><\/p>\n