Homemade Muesli
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Homemade Muesli. You can vary the ratio by adding more or less nuts or dried fruit. Muesli will last at room temperature for at least four weeks.
Makes 10 servings
(½ cup each)
You can vary the ratio by adding more or less nuts or dried fruit. Muesli will last at room temperature for at least four weeks
3 cups gluten-free rolled oats or other gluten-free grain flakes such as quinoa
¾ cup chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or a mixture
½ cup seeds such as sesame, flax, pumpkin, or a mixture
1 cup chopped dried fruit such as apricots, figs, dates, prunes, or raisins

- Add all ingredients to large bowl, or combine directly in tall glass jar with tight-fitting lid, shaking or stirring with a soup spoon.
- To prepare: Add ½ cup of Muesli mixture to small bowl, and pour ¼ cup boiling water over top to soften grain flakes.
- After 5 minutes or so, add a bit of milk, buttermilk, kefir, or yogurt, and top with fresh fruit if desired.
per serving: 220 cal; 7g pro; 9g total fat (1g sat fat); 31g carb; 15mg sodium; 5g fiber; 9g sugars
Recipe excerpted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck
From article: Oh Happy Day!
For Sunday breakfast or brunch, add a dollop of freshly whipped cream to Muesli for a special treat.