Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way is exactly that. You customize this healthy and delicious muesli cereal to exactly the way YOU like it. No recipe needed, just nutritious ingredients. Make a huge batch and have quick and easy breakfasts for days.
This healthy granola recipe is so easy to make. Once you try it, store-bought granola will be a thing of the past. The best part is you can make it different every time.
I don’t know about you, but when I can experiment with a recipe with no worries of failure (like you cannot screw it up ever), that is FUN times in the kitchen. This recipe for muesli really isn’t a recipe at all. Read on and you will see why. The best part is, this homemade muesli recipe will ALWAYS be delicious, no matter how you make it.
A long time ago, when I was a little girl, I had an older cousin that loved to cook. When I would spend time there, she would often be in the kitchen making all kinds of different and delicious recipes.
During one of my visits, I noticed some Alpen cereal on the counter. At that time I had never heard of or seen this before. Being the curious person I am, I asked if I could try some. I was curious as to what this strange so-called Swiss cereal was all about.
I was intrigued by the ingredients and found the taste and texture something I loved from the first mouthful. Since I was young and did not do the grocery shopping, I made sure to take the box home to mom. I wanted this on the grocery list ASAP.
WHAT IS MUESLI?
Since that time I have bought more than a few boxes of Alpen over the years. Now that I am all grown up (LOL) and prefer to make things rather than buy them, homemade muesli is what is on my counter. Love the fact that muesli ingredients are so easy to find. Healthy homemade granola is a favourite in our house.
Have you ever tried muesli? Known as Swiss muesli, Bircher muesli, Swiss oatmeal or just muesli cereal. However you call it, muesli is just a mixture of nutritious, healthy, natural ingredients. Grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit make up the bulk of the recipe. Muesli usually contains less sugar than other cereals, lots of fibre, antioxidants and even contain superfoods too.
NO MUESLI RECIPE NEEDED
Who needs a recipe? No rocket science here, just dump some ingredients into a bowl, mix and store in a container. Using a basic ratio of 4 parts grain, 1 part nuts/seeds and 1 part dried fruit, you will have a batch of the best homemade muesli in a matter of minutes.
This can be made with all kinds of grains (oats, barley, spelt, kamut flakes), easily adapting to make a gluten-free muesli blend.
All types of nuts and seeds work well. You can toast the nuts if you wish, or use them raw. This muesli is made your way, so have fun experimenting and see what you like best.
Dried fruit adds the sweet element, so if you are looking to cut down on sugar just adjust the amount you add. Raisins, cranberries, blueberries, apricots, cherries, dates and figs. You can even add some superfoods to the mix. Hemp and chia seeds work great, as well as raw coconut, toasted wheat germ, flax seeds and goji berries. Really ANYTHING works, you CANNOT screw this up.
I used oats, barley, spelt and kamut flakes. Sliced almonds, dates and toasted wheat germ rounded out my ingredients. I find this mixture sweet enough and the flavour from the wheat germ is quite intense. If you like it a bit sweeter, you can always add a touch of maple syrup to your bowl.
MUESLI vs GRANOLA
Some may wonder what the difference is between muesli and granola? They tend to share many (if not all) the same ingredients. Have you ever tried homemade granola? Well, once you make it you will never buy it again. During the holidays my Festive Crunchy Granola was a huge hit.
Granola is baked with added sweetener and oil. Muesli is not baked (although some prefer to roast the nuts and seeds). I have a healthy granola recipe that could sub as a healthy muesli recipe as well. Speaking of granola bars, my husband I (and grandkids) love my homemade granola bars. I have a crunchy granola bar recipe and a chewy granola bar recipe. Great for snacking, or eating on the run.
Now as for the right way to eat muesli, you choose. My hubby loves to put some in a bowl, add some milk and soak it overnight. In the morning just add some fresh berries and breakfast is ready.
Some people will cook their muesli in the same way you would cook oatmeal. Yes, you can eat it hot as well. I often find myself just pouring some in a bowl, adding milk and digging in (no soaking necessary). It works well as a topper on Mocha Coffee Yogurt too. Muesli with yogurt is my favourite combination of all.
So if you have never tried or heard of muesli before, you sure have now. Next time you are grocery shopping grab some fun ingredients and mix up a batch. This Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way just might be your new favourite healthy granola recipe.
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Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup barley flakes
- 1 cup spelt flakes
- 1 cup kamut flakes
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped dates
Instructions
To Make Muesli:
- Measure all ingredients and place them in a large bowl.
- Using your hands, combine well.
- Place in an airtight container until ready to use.
To Eat:
- Place 1/2 cup muesli in a bowl. Add your desired amount of milk (dairy or non-dairy).
- You can eat right away, or allow to soak (covered in the fridge) overnight.
- Top with fresh berries (optional).
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Notes
Jyothi (Jo)
I love muesli every morning for my breakfast, and making my own version of muesli is simply the best. Love this muesli, and how simple it is. Looks amazing.
Homemade & Yummy
You gotta love easy and delicious recipes. Love the fact you can make this just the way YOU like it too.
Michelle
Muesli is a weekly breakfast for us, I have been making my own for a long time now. It’s such a versatile breakfast, but I have never ever had it warm! I’m intrigued! I’m going to have to try that.
Homemade & Yummy
I know, love the fact you can eat it warm too.
Julie
I love easy, customizable recipes like this. We are always struggling to come up with quick and easy breakfast ideas and this looks like a real winner.
Homemade & Yummy
Breakfast is not my favourite meal of the day. This helps for sure.
Krista Price
It’s 10PM and I’m seriously considering making this right now! It seems pretty fool-proof and looks delicious! Ok, it’s happening. I’m making it.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…did you eat it before bed, or are you having it in the morning for breakfast??
Lorie
Haven’t had a good muesli in so long. Thanks for the reminder of how much I love it—and the reminder that it’s so easy!
Homemade & Yummy
Well, here you go. This will help you out.
Eileen Kelly
Muesli is such a delicious breakfast or snack! You are so right, such a perfect way to start the day. The ingredients are hearty and flavorful.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a great way to start the day. Healthy and nutritious.
Jennifer
I just made this for breakfast and it was SOOOO GOOD!!!! This is my new favorite breakfast recipe!!!
Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you love this recipe. We sure do too. Love the fact it can be made different each time.
Donna M
We love making muesli at home (I too started my love through a box of Alpen as a kid!). My kids love choosing their mix-ins, and it always makes them super excited to get up in the morning and dig in.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a great recipe for the whole family. Everyone gets to enjoy it just the way they like it.
Lauren
What a wonderful story! I love when the things we eat have good memories tied to them. This isn’t something we ever ate ate growing up but it sounds so delicious! I’ll defi be giving it a try.
Homemade & Yummy
I think once you try it, you will be hooked. Nutritious and delicious, and super easy too.
Jacque Hastert
I have never heard of this before but by the looks of it. I am sure that I would love it!
Homemade & Yummy
I am sure you would too. Hope you give this fun and easy recipe a try.
Denise
I had muesli for the first time when we lived in England. They don’t seem to sell it here in the US as much. Anyway I just loved it and never thought to make my own. Can’t wait to give this a try! You photos make it looks so bright and fresh!
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great recipe. You can make it with the ingredients that YOU like. Different combination all the time. Great way to use stuff up in the cupboard.
Molly Kumar
Love the idea of homemade Museli and it’s so easy too. I’d totally top it with seasonal fruits for that pick me up flavors. Perfect for busy family breakfast or snack too.
Homemade & Yummy
You gotta love when recipes are easy, nutritious and totally delicious too.
Toni
I can’t wait to try it! It looks and sounds amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try. You will be amazed at how delicious it really is.
Donna
A sure fire way to ensure my kids eat everything up in the morning is to make them a breakfast like this. They love it, and love helping to whip it up. This is so yummy, and love that it is so easy to add a personal touch!
Homemade & Yummy
The great thing about this recipe is that you can make the combinations that your kids will love to eat. Enjoy!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Thanks for giving such an easy formula. I can tweak this every which way to suit different tastes at my house!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes you sure can. That is the beauty of this recipe. Use up stuff in the cupboard, or create you own special blend.
Dana
I’m so so into homemade muesli! I’ve been digging breakfasts like this a lot lately. Adding fresh fruits, dried fruit, crunchy nuts… delish! This will definitely be a regular thing around here.
Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with easy, nutritious and delicious. We find all kinds of ways to make and eat this. Mornings are super easy this way.
Maddy
I’m always on the hunt for a good breakfast recipe! This one seems to fit the bill. Your pictures have me drooling! Thank you for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is super easy for sure. Nutritious and fun to make. Make it with ingredients YOU like. Enjoy!
Corina Blum
I think it’s great the way you can vary your breakfast muesli and prepare it in so many different ways. I like to have a fairly simple muesli in the cupboard but then add a different combination of dried fruit and nuts to it each day to make it the way I feel like.
Homemade & Yummy
So customizable. That is the beauty of this recipe…hope you give it a try.
April
I make myself a huge bowl of muesli pretty often just because I can’t live without it. I am happy to see I am not the only one! And the best part is that you can make it a different dish every time – just change the ingredients!
Homemade & Yummy
Isn’t it great when the simple things in life are so delicious.
Traci
What a gorgeous recipe…and I could not agree more about “store bought” granola being a thing of the past. I’ve made mine for the past few years and prefer it over any I’ve ever bought. I must say though, mine does not have barley, spelt, and kamut going on. What an excellent choice of grains to ramp up the nutritious breakfast all week. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Have fun creating you own blend.
Jacqueline Debono
I also grew up eating Alpen! However I ‘ve never made my own muesli, which is silly really given that it’s so easy and I’m sure healthier too! Def should give it a go!
Homemade & Yummy
You can create the combination you LOVE…and will want to eat each morning.
Arlene Mobley
I love love making homemade muesli. I’ve never eaten it hot though. I love to add it to my yogurt.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes you can eat it hot or cold. Hope you give it a try soon.
Marisa Franca
I had to tell you I did make this recipe a while back and loved it. We didn’t have to bake it like granola and adding the additional fat and sugar. We did roast the nuts a bit first because we like the taste. But as far as the muesli goes, it agreed with my tummy as some of the store-bought granolas do not — too rich. This recipe is a keeper!!
Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree. This recipe is so easy, and healthy and nutritious is a HUGE win for sure. Love the fact you can create a blend with all the ingredients YOU like. ENJOY!
Trish Bozeman
WOW, I’VE NEVER HEARD OF ALPEN, AND NEVER MADE MUESLI! MY HUSBAND WOULD ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS THOUGH, AS HE EATS OATMEAL EVERY MORNING AND HAS BEEN GROANING ABOUT HOW BORING IT’S GETTING. I’LL BE TRYING THIS OUT, THANK YOU!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I hope you give this super easy and delicious recipe a try. We love it for sure.
Amanda
This is such a great idea! I always love recipes that are customizable. I’m definitely adding this to my breakfast rotation.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, you can make this exactly the way you like it. Use your favourite ingredients and have fun. Easy and delicious.
Debra
This is totally my type of recipe. I like to mix and match and improvise with a loose set of guidelines. You’ve done a great job laying it all out. I’m inspired to try kamut with this, a grain we haven’t tried before. Thank you for the tips and suggestions.
Homemade & Yummy
I love adding all different kinds of grains in this recipe. Always a different blend, and always delicious too. ENJOY!
Mirlene
They don’t say breakfast is the most important meal of the day for no reason. Look at how much fun one fan have by creating delicious breakfast meals such as this one. I have not tried muesli but its nice to know it’s a cross between granola and cereal; which I love both, individually. So combined, it’s magic! I am looking forward to trying your recipe. I can’t wait. Curious to see what it taste like.
Homemade & Yummy
Well it WILL taste delicious. Have fun creating your own special blend. I really don’t think you can do wrong here. ENJOY!