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Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way

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Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way is exactly that. You customize this healthy and delicious cereal mix 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.

Once you try it, store-bought cereal will be a thing of the past. The best part is you can make it different every time.

Muesli in a serving bowl with fresh raspberries, blueberries and milk.

 This really isn’t a recipe at all. Read on and you will see why. The best part is, this homemade muesli will ALWAYS be delicious, no matter how you make it.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this DIY muesli mix are at the bottom of this post.

If you love Alpen cereal, then this recipe is right up your alley. The famous Swiss cereal is super easy to make at home.

Mmuesli mix portioned out in serving bowls.

For This Recipe You Will Need:

This basic muesli recipe is just a starting point. You can customize it just the way you like. Mix and match the ingredients and have a different blend every time.

Grains can include:

Recipe ingredients mixed up in a large bowl ready to put into a container.

Some great choices  for nuts and seeds would be:

  • almonds
  • pecans
  • cashews
  • walnuts
  • pumpkin seeds
  • chia seeds
  • flax seeds
  • hemp hearts
  • toasted wheat germ

Muesli cereal in a bowl with fresh raspberries, blueberries and milk.

What is Muesli?

Developed by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner, muesli is a cold oatmeal dish consisting of rolled oats, other grains, nuts, and seeds. Also known as Bircher muesli, Swiss muesli, or Swiss oatmeal.

Usually eaten for breakfast, it is soaked in a liquid to soften before eating. You can use milk (dairy or non-dairy), or even juice. It usually contains less sugar than other cereals, lots of fibre, antioxidants and even contains superfoods.

It works well as a topper on Mocha Coffee Yogurt too.

How To Make Muesli

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.

  • measure all ingredients into a large bowl
  • mix thoroughly ( I like to use my hands for this)
  • place in an *(affiliate) airtight container until ready to use

How simple is that? You can customize this basic ratio however you like. You can also toast the grains and nuts if you prefer. Add the dried fruit to the mixture AFTER toasting.

Once you make this, you will love to experiment and come up with your own version. Need more inspiration? How about this healthy granola recipe with the flavours of cherry and mocha?

Breakfast muesli in a bowl getting milk poured on it.

Toasting Oats, Grains and Nuts 

You can easily toast your ingredients by following these simple steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350º F
  • Spread oats or nuts (or a combination of oats, grain and nuts) onto a baking sheet in a thin layer
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring often so they don’t burn
  • They are ready when they have a slight tan colour and a nice nutty aroma
  • Cool before using

Recipe Tips

  • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and grains
  • Best oats for muesli? I like to use old fashioned or large flake oats. Steel-cut oats can be used, but you will have to soak it longer before eating.
  • You can change the basic ratio to suit your preference. This is one of those recipes that you cannot mess up.
  • Dried fruit adds the sweet element, so if you are looking to cut down on sugar just adjust the amount you add.
  • This lasts for a long time stored in a cool place.
  • Top it with fresh fruit

Questions People Ask

What is the difference between muesli and granola? Granola is baked with added sweetener and oil and has a very crunchy texture. Large chunks can be broken apart. Muesli is not baked. It has a dry flaky texture, just like oatmeal. Generally, it is not overly sweet.

How long should you soak it? That is a personal preference. Some people like to soak it overnight, others will soak it for only a few minutes. Experiment and find which way you like best.

Can you eat it raw? Yes, I like to use it as a topper for yogurt.

Can you eat it warm? I have never tried it this way, but people have cooked it just like you would any oatmeal.

How long will it last? Stored correctly it will last for a couple of months or more. 

What are some great things to add to the basic mix? You can really have fun here. The possibilities are endless.

Additions can include:

  • raisins
  • cranberries
  • blueberries
  • apricots
  • cherries
  • figs
  • currents
  • dried apples
  • dried bananas
  • goji berries
  • raw dried coconut

 

Homemade muesli mix with fresh berries on a spoon.

Next time you are grocery shopping grab some fun ingredients and mix up a batch. This healthy breakfast muesli will change your life.

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What is YOUR favourite granola combination?

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Muesli in a bowl with some fresh raspberries and blueberries and milk.

Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way

Easy Muesli Recipe Made Your Way is a foolproof recipe that you can adapt to include your favourite healthy and delicious ingredients.
5 from 84 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Healthy Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

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
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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

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Notes

This is a FOOLPROOF recipe that you CANNOT mess up!! Mix up your ingredients of choice....and ENJOY!!
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Trish Bozeman

    Oh this is the perfect breakfast! We go through oats like crazy in our house and this is a great way to switch up the breakfast routine. We like to switch it up depending on the season with different dried fruit and nuts too. YUM!

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  2. Dana Sandonato

    I absolutely love this. Toasting the oats and nuts makes all the difference in the world to me. It just brings out the flavors SO much. To the point where it tastes like more of a treat rather than a healthy breakfast option 😉 I’m excited to try many variations of this with different seasonal fruits.

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  3. Lisa

    This muesli sounds easy to make and because it has less sugar than granola, it’s right up my alley. I like the variety of whole grains and fruits and nuts you can add to this to make it suit your tastes, too. This is a great way to make healthy habits in the New Year!

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  4. Jenni LeBaron

    Muesli is such a great winter breakfast staple, so I am so happy to see how easy this recipe is to put together. I especially appreciate that there is such flexibility in the ingredients you can add each time, so every mix can be just a little bit different, but I love the ingredients that you suggest as a base! Can’t wait to dip my spoon into a big bowl of this cereal!

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  6. Debra

    What an awesome time saving idea. Why I hadn’t thought of it, and instead drag out all the same ingredients EVERY day. Will definitely streamline the morning routine. Brilliant!

    Reply

  8. Natalie

    My family loves muesli for breakfast. But I never made it myself. That’s why I love that I found this recipe. I will definitely give this a try. I bet my family will love it.

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  9. lauren

    I’ve never had muesli before, which is pretty hard to believe. I love the idea of making it yourself because I love to take advantage of the bulk section and just buy what I need. Definitely looking forward to trying this for breakfast.

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  10. Charity

    I had never heard of muesli until a few years ago. I think I got a pack of it at a conference but it had macadamia nuts in it and I’m allergic. Will have to give this a try and see if I like it as much as granola.

    Reply

  11. Nicole

    Your photos are gorgeous! This dish is actually on my food bucket list of dishes I want to try. I think if I can make my own cereal and have my son fall in love with it, Id be happy.

    Reply

  12. Amy @ Two Healthy Kitchens

    My mom and I have been really loving muesli lately — we’ll have to try this recipe together! Thanks for all the great topping ideas, too! 🙂

    Reply

  13. Carol Borchardt

    Muesli always reminds me of traveling in Europe but I didn’t know it was possible to make it yourself. I’ve been craving some travel lately and making this would be a nice way to have that European feeling again! Looking forward to trying!

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  14. Sara

    What an easy and delicious way to start my mornings! This recipe is definitely foolproof, as you stated. I’m such a big fan of recipes that I can’t mess up, especially when I’m still in the process of waking up! I like to add fresh blueberries and banana to mine – and just a touch of brown sugar! Genius recipe!

    Reply

  15. Jo

    My go to breakfast any day is muesli. Love homemade muesli. This recipe is so simple and so amazing.I’m gonna eat muesli for my next breakfast.

    Reply

  16. Jacqueline Debono

    I used to eat Alpen a lot when I was young! Nowadays, I tend to have smoothies for breakfast. But, I really think I should make some museli for a change! It’s such a delicious and healthy way to start the day!

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  17. Kate

    I never thought about making muesli at home before but I’m inspired to try it now because this looks so delicious! I also didn’t know the exact difference between muesli and granola either so that was helpful to learn, thanks 🙂

    Reply

  19. Dorothy Reinhold

    The possibilites are really endless. I can’t wait to try so many of these combinations to find my favorite!

    Reply

  20. Kirsten/Comfortably Domestic

    This recipe method is simply perfect. Toasting the grains and seeds adds such a depth of flavor, as well as helps them hold up to being soaked in milk for breakfast!

    Reply

  21. Robin Daumit

    This recipe is not only perfect for grownups and their busy schedule for a fast healthy breakfast but so easy that I will have my 8 year old grandson make these so he can take them home to share with the family for their crazy busy mornings!

    Reply

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