How to Make Muesli Recipe

Muesli oats in a bowl with a spoon from the top view.

Once you learn How to Make Muesli at home, you'll never have to buy store-bought cereal again. Not only is homemade muesli a nutrient-dense and filling breakfast, but it's also meal-prep friendly for busy mornings. This helpful guide also features plenty of substitutions and serving suggestions to accommodate your preferences, the ingredients you have on hand, and dietary restrictions and allergies.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 406kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

3 cups Quick-Cooking Oats* 10.2 oz
3 cups Brown Rice Crisps 5.3 oz.
2 cups Rice Puffs 1.5 oz
2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 4.6 oz.
1/2 cup Hemp Seeds 2.5 oz.
1/2 cup Chia Seeds 3 oz.
1 cup Unsalted Pumpkin Seeds 5.2 oz.
1 1/2 cups Sliced almonds 5.8 oz.
1 cup Unsalted Sunflower Seeds 4.9 oz.
2 cups Dried Apples chopped - 4.4 oz.
1 cup Dried Raisin or Cranberries roughly chopped - 4 oz.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine ingredients: Place all ingredients in a large bowl (or a glass jar, like I did) and stir to combine.
Serve/store: Cover it tightly with a lid. Enjoy it with your favorite milk and fresh fruit.

Notes

When shopping for these ingredients, be sure to read the label. I recommend choosing ingredients that are made with no added sugar and are naturally gluten-free (if that is important to you) and organic, if possible.
The basic formula: The ratio that I follow for making muesli is 3 cups of Quick Cooking Rolled Oats, 5 cups of grain (or non-grain) cereals, 3 cups of dried fruit, and 1 cup of superfoods. You can find further information on substitutions within the blog post.
Serving amount and suggestion: This recipe yields 16 cups of mixed muesli (approx. 16 servings), though you can halve or multiply the recipe as necessary.
Quick Cooking Oats vs. Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: I use quick-cooking oats in my muesli because they require no cooking and are softened as soon as they are mixed in with the liquid. However, if you prefer using rolled oats, I recommend roasting them in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes, along with the seeds and nuts you are using.
Calorie Information: Please know that the nutritional values below are approximate and may change depending on the brand you use.
Storage: Store it in an airtight container or jar at room temperature for up to a month. It may seem like the muesli ingredients should last longer according to their expiration dates. However, their longevity decreases when repeatedly exposed to air, such as when you open their storage container to get a helping of muesli.
Longer storage: If you want it to last longer, you can store it in separate airtight containers (or jars) in smaller portions for up to 3 months.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve it with any of your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk (like you would serve store-bought cereal).
- Make it a warm bowl of oatmeal by cooking it with milk. My ratio is ½ cup muesli to 1 cup liquid (plant-based or regular milk or water).
- Mix it with milk or yogurt (1 to 1 ratio) to make it overnight muesli.

Nutrition