This Muesli Recipe combines toasted oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruits, reliable for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy it over yogurt, as a cereal with milk, or in overnight oats.
author’s note
a reliable Breakfast Living In Australia!
The very first time I tried muesli was when my husband and I moved to Australia for his job. I grabbed a box at the grocery store thinking it would be like granola, but when I took a bite I was a little caught off guard. It wasn’t sweet at all! Once I added a drizzle of honey, I totally came around to it.
When we moved back to the US, I quickly realized how tricky it was to find good muesli in stores. So, I started making my own at home. My version uses oats, crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and just enough maple syrup to make it taste balanced. Now, it’s something I prep almost weekly for quick breakfasts that feel special but take no time at all.
Muesli Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swap or Tip |
|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | Best texture here. Quick oats can get mushy. |
| Sliced almonds & pecans | Use any nuts you love such as walnuts, cashews, or pistachios. |
| Pepitas | Sunflower seeds work well too. |
| Unsweetened coconut flakes | Toasted coconut adds an extra layer of flavor. |
| Maple syrup | Honey works too, but pure maple gives the best flavor. |
| Coconut oil | Melted butter or olive oil are good swaps. |
| Dried tart cherries or cranberries | Swap with raisins, blueberries, or golden raisins. |
| Dried mango or apricots | Chop them small so they mix in evenly. |
Quick Tip
Make your muesli your own with your favorite fruits and nuts, or try it like Princess Diana’s Breakfast with citrus, apples, berries, and walnuts. Keep the base amounts the same for the best results.
How To Make This Muesli Recipe
- Mix dry ingredients: Stir oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla, then stir well.
- Bake: Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway, until the edges turn golden.
- Cool & add fruit: Let it cool before adding dried fruit to keep the pieces chewy.
- Serve Enjoy right away or store for later.
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Switch Things Up
- Swap out nuts for walnuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts, or macadamia nuts.
- Switch pepitas for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or pine nuts.
- Try different dried fruits like apricots, raisins, or blueberries.
- Try different spices, using pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a seasonal muesli recipe.
