Description
Make this simple homemade muesli mix to enjoy a wholesome, no-bake breakfast all week. Serve it with cold milk and fresh fruit for a quick morning meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened dried fruit raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup homemade muesli mix
- 3/4–1 cup milk of choice
- 1 small apple or pear, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, coconut, cinnamon, and salt; stir until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mix to an airtight jar or container and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
- For a classic bowl, add 1 cup muesli to a serving bowl and pour over 3/4–1 cup cold milk; let it stand 2–3 minutes to soften slightly.
- Top the bowl with diced apple or pear and an extra sprinkle of nuts or seeds for crunch.
- For Bircher-style, soak 1 cup muesli with 1 cup milk for at least 1 hour or overnight until creamy and spoonable; add a splash more milk if the consistency is too thick.
- Keep milk and any soaked muesli refrigerated until serving and return leftovers to the fridge promptly.
Notes
- Use thick rolled oats for the best chew; quick oats soften much faster.
- Dice fresh fruit small so each bite gets a balance of oats, nuts, and fruit.
- If soaking overnight, add a tiny pinch of salt and cinnamon to boost flavor.
- Add milk gradually to reach your preferred bowl thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Western