BEST MUESLI RECIPE

I was rummaging through my pantry the other day and noticed that I had way too many half-used bags of dried fruit and nuts, and I knew exactly what I had to do to use up all those odds and ends. Required. Muesli! What is Muesli? Short answer: muesli is the old-school version of overnight oats. Keep reading below for a more detailed explanation!

WHAT IS MUESLI?

Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and fresh or dried fruit soaked in milk, yogurt, or juice. The dish is attributed to a Swiss doctor, Maximilian Bircher-Benner, who served this hearty and hearty breakfast to patients in his hospital. For this reason, muesli is often called "Bircher Muesli".

MUESLI VS. GRANOLA

You may be asking yourself, "How is this different from granola?" While they are similar, there are distinct differences between muesli and granola. Muesli is almost like raw granola. You can turn muesli into granola, like by adding honey or brown sugar and oil, then cooking it until it's deliciously crunchy.

HOW DO YOU EAT MUESLI?

There are a few different ways you can enjoy muesli. You can add cold milk or yogurt, stir it up, and let it soak for just a few minutes so that the oats are barely chewy. Or, if you prefer soft oats, you can soak them overnight or for up to four days. And just like the "overnight oats" that have taken the internet by storm in the last decade, muesli is a great way to prepare your breakfast for the week.

You can also treat your muesli like a homemade instant oatmeal packet. Split into muesli? Or keep ½ cup servings, in reusable containers, then add about a cup of milk each morning and microwave for a minute or two and you have a hot bowl of oatmeal.

WHAT KINDS OF OATS ARE BEST FOR MUESLI?

The best type of oats for muesli, in my opinion, are old-fashioned rolled oats. These oats are hearty and have a lot of texture, but still soften fairly quickly when soaked. Instant oats are very thin and delicate and will add a very chewy texture to your muesli. Steel-cut oats are very hard and need to be soaked for several hours before they soften.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU PUT IN MUESLI?

Like overnight oats, you can add many different things to your muesli. You can add any type of dried fruit, nuts or seeds to the dry mix (stored at room temperature), or wet or perishable ingredients once you start soaking your muesli. , such as fresh fruit or maple syrup can be added.

MUESLI

Rolled oats, dried fruit, and soaked in cold milk or yogurt make muesli a quick and refreshing summer snack!

 Prep Time: 5 mins

 Total Time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups dry old-fashioned oats ($0.68)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts* ($0.60)

1/2 cup dried cranberries* ($0.88)

1/4 cup sunflower seeds* ($0.25)

2 Tbsp brown sugar (optional) ($0.08)

1/2 tsp cinnamon ($0.05)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine oats, cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir until evenly mixed. Store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool dry place until ready to eat.

To prepare muesli, mix 1/2 cup muesli with 1/2 cup cold milk. Refrigerate for 5 minutes, or up to four days.

HOW TO MAKE MUESLI - STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Add your oats, fruit, nuts, spices and sweetener (optional) to a bowl. I used 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

Just stir the ingredients together and it's ready to use!

You can store this mixture in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last as long as the individual dry ingredients themselves.

To enjoy your muesli, measure half a cup of dry muesli mix into a bowl. Top with ½ cup milk (or more) and let sit for about five minutes (or refrigerate overnight for softer oats).

Enjoy or top muesli with your favorite fresh fruit, maple syrup, or nut butter.