Blueberry Muesli
Blueberry Muesli is loaded with wholesome oats, a mixture of grains, dried fruit , nuts, and seeds. Inspired by Swiss-German muesli, it is delicious served over yogurt for a quick breakfast or soaked in milk for overnight oatmeal.
Packed with nourishing oats, grains, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds, our Blueberry Muesli draws inspiration from the Swiss-German muesli tradition. Enjoy the muesli by pairing it with yogurt for a speedy breakfast or soaking it in milk for a delectable overnight oatmeal.
Note: This post first appeared on January 5, 2014. The recipe has been updated from the archives with updated content and photographs, as well as improved kitchen notes and recipe annotation. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen.
Now that the champagne glasses have been washed and put away, the last fizz of bubbly has faded in my tummy, and the calendar on my desk still looks mostly pristine and uncluttered, all I can think of is: breakfast.
The house is in order, holiday festivities are behind us, and it’s time to take that first step toward all those resolutions, intentions, goals, or actions…whatever you may call them. And we need a good start. So why not begin with the first meal of the day?
Let’s make some muesli.
What is Muesli? Is Muesli the same as granola or overnight oatmeal?
By now, you know my love for homemade granola, and my obsession with overnight refrigerator oatmeal. But lately, my thoughts have been occupied by muesli. What’s the difference? I’ve been pondering the same thing. This trinity of healthy breakfasts is so similar, but simply put, I differentiate them as such:
granola = (oven baked oats + nuts + dried fruit) + sweetened + toasted with a little oil
overnight oatmeal = (raw oats + nuts + fruit + seeds) + soaked overnight in milk and/or yogurt
muesli = (raw oats + mixture of grains + dried fruit + nuts + seeds) served soaked in milk or sprinkled over yogurt + with fresh fruit.
Little nuances make a big difference.
Muesli is arguably the healthiest of the three. In addition to rolled oats, you have a bevy of other hearty grains, and no sweeteners or oils. Muesli is in essence, a cereal!
And in Switzerland and Germany, muesli (or müsli) is very popular at the breakfast table. Some of my fondest memories of my travels with my family as a young girl throughout these regions was enjoying the varieties of muesli for breakfast. It was a perfect way to fueling up for the busy day of exploring!
How to Make Blueberry Muesli
Muesli can be found in the cereal aisle, but this delicious version can be made in less than three minutes. It is way too easy to toss together rolled oats, oat bran, flaxseed meal, and various nuts, sweetened only with shredded coconut and the best part: dried blueberries.
Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and store the muesli in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place.
Enjoy Blueberry Muesli as an overnight oatmeal, by soaking in almond, soy or skim milk, or if you prefer the raw crunch, sprinkled simply over yogurt or milk. Whether or not you decide to sweeten it with a drizzle of honey is up to you, but I prefer to add fresh blueberries, and it’s sweet enough for me.
Here’s to healthy starts and a healthy New Year!
More Breakfast Recipes
Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal
Maple Cinnamon Breakfast Farro
Oatmeal Pancakes
Blueberry Almond Butter Muffins (Vegan)
Apple Oatmeal Blender Waffles
Note: This post first appeared on January 5, 2014. The recipe has been updated from the archives with updated content and photographs, as well as improved kitchen notes and recipe annotation. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen.
Blueberry Muesli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup oat bran
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place.
- To serve: sprinkle over yogurt or milk, or use as as an overnight oatmeal by soaking overnight, along with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey, if desired. For more on the latter, see Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal.
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Comments
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Yummy. I think I am going to make it today only, as I m keen to try new dishes every day.
Do you use raw sunflower seeds? Mine are salted? :)
your muesli sounds perfect!! I was just thinking I need to make a batch of muesli!!
This looks quite yummy and a perfect dish to start the day.
This looks like the perfect breakfast!
I eat oatmeal, unsweetened, with almond milk and either raisins or blueberries for breakfast at least three times a week, so your breakfast looks like a wonderful alternative to that!
This does look so satisfying. I’ve always been more of a hot breakfast person, but I could still get behind a bowl of this.
This is beautiful!!!!
Thank you, Claire!
museli is my goto breakfast these days. I like them soaked overnight with little honey and chopped nuts. Hope you are having a wonderful day :)
I’m totally loving it, Dixya. It gives me the energy I need for my morning workouts, and beyond! Wishing you a good start to your week :)
This is EXACTLY what I should be eating every morning! Amazing photos – can’t wait to try this recipe!
I’m hooked, Lindsey! Hope you end up liking it, too!
I’ve always wondered the difference between overnight oatmeal and muesli – love your descriptions of each! And love a big bowl of warmed up muesli on winter days like this one.
I have yet to try it warm – but with all the cold weather lately, I imagine I’ll be trying it soon!
I love muesli (and blueberries). A wonderful breakfast option!
Between muesli and granola, I think I can live on oats. Oh, and oatmeal cookies ;)