I crave all kinds of food but what I crave most often — other than chocolate, of course — is cereal.
Whether it’s morning, afternoon or night I am always game for a big bowl of cereal drenched in almond milk. As a kid I favored sugary cereals like Lucky Charms and Berry Berry Kix, but these days I prefer the hearty, healthy varieties like oatmeal and muesli.
If you’ve never heard of muesli before, it’s like a healthier, lightened-up granola. Before you make your own at home, I would highly recommend trying a store-brand version to see what you think of it! Most muesli recipes us plain, raw oats, but in my experience the toasted muesli varieties taste better.
I love muesli for two main reasons: 1) It tastes delicious and makes me feel good. And 2) Most days, it keeps me full until lunchtime.
The best thing about homemade muesli is you can use pretty much whatever flavors you want to. In this toasted muesli recipe, I use chia seeds, cashews, coconut, cherries and golden raisins. But if you’re not a cherry fan — no worries! Just swap out the cherries for another kind of dried fruit you enjoy. Same thing with the cashews. If you prefer pecans, almonds or hazelnuts, feel free to make this recipe your own. There are no hard-and-fast rules to making muesli — just tasty fun!
Muesli can be enjoyed like granola, over yogurt, or eaten like a bowl of cereal with your choice of milk. Some people even heat it up or soak it overnight for a heartier texture. As for me? I like it how I like all my cereal: cold and drenched in almond milk.Read More