Muesli
Like most moms, there are mornings where I just can’t get it together to make the perfect breakfast for my kids. On those days I try to have nutritious, packaged foods on hand, which are both easy for me to prepare and things I know Kenya and Chloe really enjoy. On a whim a while back, I bought a box of muesli at the supermarket just to see if I could get the kids to try it. I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst. Boy, was I surprised. Not only did they eat every bite in their bowls, but museli was all that Kenya wanted to eat for breakfast for weeks.
If you’ve ever bought a box of muesli, you know it’s not cheap. Since I’m frugal, I came up with an easy-to-make recipe of my own, which gives you a lot more bang for your buck. I had Kenya make it with me so he would feel ownership over the food he would be eating for breakfast. And knowing how much pleasure kids get from opening a box of cereal — and not wanting to take away from that experience for Kenya — I found a great jar for us to store our museli in. Every morning, Kenya would come into the kitchen, grab his jar, pour the museli in a bowl, stir in the yogurt and OJ and mix it together….just the way he liked it! (I’ve put a couple of ways to serve the museli below.)
Muesli (Makes 8 servings)
2 Cups Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Wheat Germ
1/2 Cup Raisins, chopped
1/2 Cup Dates, chopped
1/2 Cup Almonds or Walnuts, slivered or chopped
2 Tbsp Flax Seeds
Accompaniments: grated apple, orange juice, yogurt, milk
1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2. Store in an air-tight container until ready for use.
** Here are 2 weelicious ways to serve your museli that I love. I made my muesli for 8 people, using the recipes below. Half liked the orange juice version and half liked it better with apples, but it’s really up to you and your kids to discover what you like best (and use what you’ve got on hand)! Each recipe below makes 1 serving.
Muesli with Orange Juice (Serves 1)
1/2 Cup Muesli
1/4 Cup Yogurt
(I used plain Greek yogurt)
1/4 Cup Orange Juice
1. Place the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2. Allow the ingredients to sit for 10 minutes until softened or refrigerate overnight (unlike most cereals, muesli is a cereal that actually gets better the longer it sits in liquid).
3. Serve.
Muesli with Apple (Serves 1)
1/2 Cup Muesli
1/4 Cup Yogurt (I used plain Greek yogurt)
1/3 Cup Apple, peeled & grated
1. Place the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2. Allow the ingredients to sit for 10 minutes until softened or refrigerate overnight (unlike most cereals, muesli is a cereal that actually gets better the longer it sits in liquid).
3. Serve.
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I actually ended up making mine with apple juice instead of orange juice because I forgot to buy it at the store and I had apple on hand. I added fresh apple too. The apple juice added a little sweetness and moisture which is how I like mine. Thank you for this recipe! I love this stuff and I’ve always wanted to make it!
Thanks for this. I love Muesli and have recently found out that my twins do too. And you’re right, it’s not cheap at the grocery. Don’t suppose you have any recipes for Mueslix bread, do you? We buy it at our Farmer’s Market but again, it’s not cheap and my babies love it.
I buy muesli in the bulk bins at the Kroger near me. It’s cheaper than the boxed or bagged brands, but I’m sure homemade is even cheaper yet and takes no time to mix up. I like mine with yogurt, apples, nuts (usually almonds), and a little honey drizzled over it for sweetness.
I’ve always wondered what is the difference between muesli and granola? Is it simply because granola has agave or honey in it?
Betsy, muesli is uncooked oats whereas with granola, the oats have been cooked
I ALMOST bought a bag of Bob’s Red Mill museli today, and then thought…. I can make this myself. I didn’t buy it, and now I have a great recipe and lots of uses! Thanks so much! I’ve tried 2 of your recipes and linked your site to my blog… both turned out wonderful. Thanks!
Thank you so much. Just ran out of my Bob’s Red Mill museli, so I made this. Very good. I’m just going to add some sunflower seeds.
Great info here. Still looking for additional knowledge on natural health and would be thankful any suggestions. Thanks!
Does anyone know if the apple mixture will turn brown if left in the fridge over night?
Looking forward to trying this! One question, I always heard that the husk on flax seeds is so tough that it cannot be broken down during digestion so the only way to get the nutrients from it is grind it. But ground flax does not keep long once it is ground. I usually keep the whole seeds in the freezer and grind a small portion at a time, like a week worth, and keep that in the freezer also. Thoughts?
Any suggestions for something crunchy other than nuts? I guess sunflower seeds; anything else? We have a nut allergy in the family.
You can put in granola