Packed full of oats, nuts, seeds, and fruit, this delicious and easy homemade muesli is a perfect way to start your day. Easy to adapt and use whatever fruit and nuts you have, this is a great alternative to boxed cereal and easy to make in bulk.
We love crunchy muesli, with all the different flavours and textures. Whilst there are some great store bought options out there, you can't beat homemade, because you can make it exactly how you like it and it contains less sugar. With your favourite nuts and fruit, make a big batch of this to serve with yogurt or milk for an easy breakfast the whole family will love.
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Why should you try it?
- An easy batch making breakfast
- Easy to adapt
- Kids love it
Step by step
One: Mix everything together and store in a jar.
What base to use
The base is where all the chewiness is, so you want to get it right. But, you can't really get it wrong - it's totally down to preference. A oat heavy base is what you want, but there are other things you can add to.
To oats, we added bran flakes and puffed rice. You can use a selection of rolled grains, like whole rye, barley and quinoa flakes.
What nuts to use
The nuts are what give muesli that crunch everyone loves, and there are so many options when it comes to what nuts to use. We like a real mix, so we used walnut halves, whole and flaked almonds, pecans and cashews.
If you only like one or two types of nuts, then you could use use those. Chopped peanuts, hazelnuts and pistachios work well too.
What fruit to use
Although homemade muesli has less sugar than store bought, you still want to make sure it is sweet enough with the dried fruit. Again, like the nuts, there is so much choice when it comes to what to use.
We chopped up some dried apricots and mixed them with dried cranberries, dried cherries and raisins. You could use chopped dates, prunes, apple chips or sultanas too though.
Other ingredients
The great this about homemade muesli is that it really is easy to adapt. If you are trying to raid your cupboard to come up with something, then this is a good breakfast to make.
You could add coconut flakes, any kind of seeds (linseeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds) and other fruit like banana chips.
What to serve muesli with
If you want to keep it traditional, then soak the mixture in milk to make a bircher muesli. This is how it originated in Switzerland by a physician named Maximilian Bircher-Benner. His version was soaked in water and condensed milk and had grated apple in it too.
You don't have to soak it in milk overnight, you could just serve it with milk like you would cereal. You could also serve it with your favourite yogurt. A nice thick Greek yogurt works well.
If you like your breakfast really sweet, then you could serve it will a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. We like to add some fresh fruit for some extra sweetness though.
Storing muesli
Store this in an air tight container (we use a jar) and it will keep for quite a few months. We just take out a scoop at a time and store the rest away ready for another delicious breakfast.
Extra tips
- You can soak this overnight in milk, serve it with milk like cereal or eat it with yogurt.
- If you like your breakfast really sweet, then you could serve this with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- We like to add some fresh fruit for some extra sweetness though.
- You can use any mixture of your favourite nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
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Recipe
Homemade Muesli
Ingredients
- 250 g rolled oats
- 150 g bran
- 35 g almonds
- 35 g cashews
- 35 g walnuts
- 35 g pecans
- 45 g raisins
- 45 g dried cherries
- 45 g dried apricots chopped
- 45 g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can soak this overnight in milk, serve it with milk like cereal or eat it with yogurt.
- If you like your breakfast really sweet, then you could serve this with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- We like to add some fresh fruit for some extra sweetness though.
- You can use any mixture of your favourite nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Charla
I love muesli it gives me that extra boost of energy to start my day.
Biana
What a perfect breakfast idea! Looking forward to making it soon.
Anita
This is a great mix. I love using this mix for my overnight oats. :)
Veena Azmanov
Awesome and delicious and crunchy combinations. This is such a healthy and amazing breakfast.
Nart at Cooking with Nart
This is such a perfect breakfast. Quick and convenient. I need to start making some!
Alice | SkinnySpatula
I love how adaptable this muesli is. I really need to start making my own, so your recipe comes in very handy.
Jack
This is the perfect quick breakfast. I made a batch and it lasts all week. Takes delicious and its healthy!
Chris Collins
I've always wondered how to make muesli, can't believe it's this easy!
Scarlet
I have been eating muesli since I was little. My mom always gave it to me, sometimes with fresh apple grated on top, and that was my favorite. I have never tried making it myself though. Thanks for the muesli recipe.
Carrie Robinson
This looks like a tasty way to start the day! Yum! :)
Ashley
I have such vivid memories of my aunt making Muesli when I was a kid! I can't wait to try this recipe!
Jessica Formicola
I love muesli, so I'm so glad to have found a recipe to make it at home! Definitely making some this week!
Alison
Great texture and crunch in this muesli! The dried fruits and nuts add loads of flavor. Kids love it too!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I've always loved muesli, but have never tried making it on my own. Definitely want to try your recipe -- and I think the overnight soak in milk, sounds great!
Kate
I have just made a big batch of this and I am already looking forward to breakfast tomorrow.
Teresa
I make something very similar, but mine has to have dried cherries in it. I love them.
Barbara
My husband loves muesli, but I thought it was bad for him because of the dried fruit? I trust your opinion and I will try making this myself. He will be very happy.
Iris
Love this! Muesli is one of my food addictions, but the sugar content of store-bought packs sometimes does make me cringe. Will have to try this at home, sounds like a good next step after having learnt how to make granola :)
Renne
I always buy it for the kids, but I am not sure why. It looks so easy to make and you are right, it will have a lot less sugar in it too.
Tina
Thanks for the recipe :) I am going to make this after I just looked at the ingredients on the one I had in my cupboard. Why do they need to add so much sugar to it?