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Whole Grain Muesli

December 3, 2015 By Plant Based Cooking 6 Comments

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This easy muesli recipe is one of my holiday gifts this year. I love making homemade gifts, and I have included some info on how to package this if you’d like to give it as a gift.

Muesli

I love the glass canning jars, and they come in colors now… I’ve seen green and purple at Target. Here is a sample of them in the photo below. They work great for storing the muesli.

I also found these cute tin containers* and ordered the 1/2 gallon size. They’re probably better for shipping.


Cookie Tin
Canning Jars

I was amazed to see that original brand, Familia, at Whole Foods recently, and they even have a sugar-free version. It’s very good. But, why not make it yourself? The ingredients are pretty handy, and it’ll probably save you money. It is good for a reason.

Keep full with plant-based breakfast recipes:

  • Homemade Soy Yogurt
  • Lentils Oats Power Porridge
  • Low Fat Cinnamon Nut Granola
  • Oatmeal with Berries and Nuts
  • Overnight Chia Oats

Muesli is one of those foods that I’ve been eating since college. I remember having is at the youth hostels we’d travel to in Europe back then. Even saw the factory at some point… It’s great for breakfast, but also good for a snack or dessert.

Muesli

This recipe has oats, wheat flakes, quinoa flakes, hemp hearts, ground flaxseeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cocont flakes, and raisins. A whole grain, no-oil added mix of nourishing grains, nuts and seeds for vegan, plant-based start to your day.

It is SUPER nutritious and is filling enough to last to lunch. Top with homemade or store-bought soy yogurt, a few berries and your favorite non-dairy milk and boy that’s a delicious breakfast.

Whole Grain Muesli in white bowl and sliced bananas

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Whole Grain Muesli! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
  • May be minimally processed
  • No added oil
  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

 

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Muesli

A whole grain, no-oil added mix of nourishing grains, nuts and seeds for a vegan plant-based start to your day.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
  • Food Storage Jars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup wheat flakes Uncle Sam's Brand
  • 1 cup quinoa Flakes found near the hot cereals
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds or whole almonds sliced
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit
  • 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon*
  • 1 tsp Almond extract
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Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Store in a glass jar or container with a tight lid.
  • Serve with soy yogurt, berries and non-dairy milk.

Notes

*I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon, which has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, because the most common cinnamon, cassia, contains coumarin, a naturally occurring compound that may be toxic to the liver at doses of 1 teaspoon per day for adults and 1/4 teaspoon for children a few times a week. See reference from nutritionfacts.org.
*Purchase the tins from e-cookietins.com 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Muesli
Amount per Serving
Calories
430
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.7
g
29
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
24.5
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
9.3
g
39
%
Sugar
 
8.9
g
10
%
Protein
 
15.3
g
31
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.8
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4.1
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. DEIDRA HEFFNER

    August 1, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Hi I love your recipes you really should use organic because if you don’t than you are still eating the gmo’s nag msg

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      August 1, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      I always use organic when I can, especially for soy products or corn and others. Followers always have the option to purchase organic, but some may feel that they can’t afford it. Of course, our health is our greatest wealth! Perhaps you’ve inspired me to write an article about this topic ????

      Reply
  2. Eric

    December 27, 2018 at 10:58 am

    I love this! I actually made this for friends this holiday. I used all organic and it was so tasty! I also used some holiday themed tin containers from here. https://atlanticcan.com/tin-containers/cookie-candy-nut-tins/. I also wrapped the tins with bows to add a little extra something to them. A great and healthy way to enjoy the holidays and much better than getting more cookies in my opinion!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      December 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Hey Eric, I love giving homemade gifts for the holidays and I’m so glad you used the muesli recipe for yours this year. I love the unique tins in your link, too! It’s so fun spreading the word about healthy eating and your friends are so lucky to have someone so thoughtful. This year I gave my friends some of my oil-free salad dressing recipes and a unique glass salad dressing container. I’ll have to write more posts covering these gift ideas. Oh, and my granola recipe is another good option. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  3. K

    September 22, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    How do you make it though?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      September 22, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      Hi, Sorry about that. The instructions are below the ad. Here they are:
      1. Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
      2. Store in a glass jar or container with a tight lid.
      3. Serve with soy yogurt, berries, and non-dairy milk.

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