This easy muesli recipe is a healthy and delicious homemade cereal mix made with nutritious ingredients. Make a huge batch and have quick and easy breakfasts for days. Can be eaten hot or cold.
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. Customize it just the way you like!
Homemade muesli is super budget-friendly. Quick and easy, just what you need for breakfast on busy mornings. Can be eaten hot or cold. Sugar and preservative free. Easily adjustable to dietary needs.
If you have tried my healthy granola recipe, this breakfast muesli will be a hit for sure. All you have to do is combine a few nutritious pantry staples together. This Alpen copycat is budget-friendly too.
Basic Muesli Cereal Ingredients
This homemade 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.
- old fashioned oats
- barley flakes
- spelt flakes
- kamut flakes
- toasted wheat germ
- sliced almonds
- chopped dates
Have you ever wondered what the heck muesli is? 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, and antioxidants and even contains superfoods.
Homemade Muesli Is Easy To Make
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 muesli mix in a matter of minutes.
- Measure all ingredients into a large bowl.
- Mix thoroughly (I like to use my hands for this).
- Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.
How simple is that? You can customize this basic ratio however you like. Continue reading for some great tips and suggestions below.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and grains.
- Best oats for making muesli? I like to use old-fashioned or large flake oats. Steel-cut oats can be used, but you will have to soak them 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.
- Eat it hot or cold. Great for making overnight oats. If you would like to eat it warm, heat equal amounts of muesli cereal and water or milk on the stove and let simmer for 3-4 minutes. You can also do this in the microwave too. Heat for about 1-2 mintues.
- It works well as a topper on Mocha Coffee Yogurt and parfaits too.
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.
What are some great things to add to the basic cereal mix?
- raisins
- cranberries
- blueberries
- apricots
- cherries
- figs
- currents
- dried apples
- dried bananas
- goji berries
- raw dried coconut
- powdered milk
- nuts
- seeds
Recipe FAQs
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.
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.
Yes, I like to use it as a topper for yogurt.
I have never tried it this way, but people have cooked it just like you would any oatmeal.
Stored correctly, homemade muesli blend will last for a couple of months or more.
We love oatmeal in all kinds of recipes. Check these out:
- Baked Oatmeal Donuts are a great way to start the day.
- Oatmeal Chia Pancakes are nutritious and delicious. The perfect weekend brunch.
- Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole is perfect for busy mornings. Make a large dish and it is ready to warm up in the microwave.
- Need a fun snack to make with the kids? These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Balls are always a hit.
- Muffins are a great place to use oatmeal. Try Apple Fig & Oatmeal or Fresh Apple Muffins with Toffee.
- Granola bars make a great snack or grab-and-go meal. Try these crunchy Homemade Granola Bars if you prefer you can try Soft Chewy Granola Bars instead.
- Our holidays are not complete without Festive Crunchy Granola. Try it in eggnog yogurt!
- Chocolate Oatmeal is an overnight oats recipe that is super delicious. No excuses for skipping breakfast anymore.
If you like the idea of making homemade cereal blends, give these a try:
Easy Homemade Muesli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup barley flakes
- 1 cup spelt flakes
- 1 cup kamut flakes
- ½ cup toasted wheat germ
- ½ 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 ½ 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).
Tayler
I made this museli for breakfast this morning and it turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making it often!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you like this recipe for muesli.
Linda
Toasting the ingredients was definitely the way to go for me! It really amped up the flavor and I feel like it was better when I didn’t have much time to soak it. Yay for big batch prep, too!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, toasting the grains is so delicious. This is a time saver recipe for sure.
Jenni
This is my new favorite breakfast! Thank you!! I’ve never really liked cereal and always struggled with breakfast, but I am excited to eat this every morning!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is so much better than Alpen…enjoy!
Ann
A simple, yet delicious muesli recipe the whole family will love.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
One of my favourite ways to start the day.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I just bought a bunch of ingredients to make another batch. Such fun to play with.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, the toasting of the nuts and grains makes a world of difference. ENJOY!!
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This recipe is perfect for playing with. Mix and match the ingredients you like. ENJOY!
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great way to start the day…made with the ingredients you like. Hope you give it a try.
Veena Azmanov
I just want to grab this healthy and delicious breakfast Bowl. Love the look and colorful presentation
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is a great way to start the day. Love the fact it is ready to eat when I am.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love ready to eat breakfasts. More chance I will eat it. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Daniela
Never made Muesli but def inspired to now!!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Give it a try. You CANNOT mess this up…believe me. Super easy, and super nutritious.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Make this just the way your family likes…and the will love it for sure. ENJOY!
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…I go to Bulk Barn and get the ingredients. Great way to add some variety as well.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well it is different than granola for sure. Make it with the ingredients YOU like.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YOU can make this…so easy. Hope you give this a try.