Swiss Muesli Recipe
This recipe yields 8 (½ c) servings. Prepare the toasted oats and nuts ahead of time and store them in an air-tight container in your pantry for a quick, protein-rich breakfast.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Muesli Base
- 4 c rolled oats
- ¼ c wheat germ
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Toasted Nuts
- 4 oz almonds (whole or slivered)
- 4 oz walnuts (halved)
To Serve
- 4 apples or other fresh fruit, diced
- ½ c raisins or other dried fruit, chopped
- Honey or your favorite sweetener, optional
For Serving
- Milk (8 oz per serving)
- Hard Boiled Egg (one per serving)
Instructions
For the Muesli Base
- Place the oats in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring often until the oats are fragrant and golden, 4-5 min. Remove the pan from the heat and add the wheat germ and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Remove the oats from the skillet and let cool. Store prepared toasted oat mixture in an airtight container in the pantry until you are ready to make your cereal.
For the Toasted Nuts
- Place almonds and walnuts in a large skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 3-4 min. Remove the nuts from the skillet and let cool. Store toasted nuts in an airtight container in the pantry until you are ready to use them.
For Fresh Muesli
- Mix ½ cup of the toasted oats mixture with ¼ cup toasted almonds and walnuts. Add ½ diced apple and 2 tablespoon raisins. Drizzle with honey to sweeten, as desired. Pour milk over the cereal and enjoy.
For Soaked Muesli
- Soak ½ cup of the oat mixture with ½ cup water (juice or milk) and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. When you are ready to eat, mix in ¼ cup toasted almonds and walnuts, ½ diced apple, and 2 tablespoon raisins. Sweeten as desired with honey.