A bowl of Blueberry Muesli.

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.

A bowl of Blueberry Muesli.
Blueberry Muesli

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.

A bowl of Blueberry Muesli topped with fresh blueberries.

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.

Blueberry Muesli served over yogurt in a white bowl.

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.

White bowls filled with ingredients to make homemade muesli, like oats, dried blueberries, and flaxseed meal.

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!

Stirring together ingredients for homemade muesli in a metal bowl.

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.

A bowl of oats with a measuring cup.

Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and store the muesli in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place.

A glass storage container filled with homemade muesli.

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

Small bowl filled with fresh blueberries.

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

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.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine German
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 2402kcal

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.

Notes

Nutrition information given is for the entire batch of Blueberry Muesli.
Loosely based on Homemade Muesli from Bon Appetit.

Nutrition

Calories: 2402kcal | Carbohydrates: 333g | Protein: 75g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 3692mg | Fiber: 86g | Sugar: 93g | Calcium: 585mg | Iron: 24mg
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  1. Becky

    your muesli sounds perfect!! I was just thinking I need to make a batch of muesli!!

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  2. Heather @ Curly Girl Kitchen

    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!

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    • Liren

      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 :)

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  3. Lindsey

    This is EXACTLY what I should be eating every morning! Amazing photos – can’t wait to try this recipe!

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  4. Shelly

    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.

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    • Liren

      I have yet to try it warm – but with all the cold weather lately, I imagine I’ll be trying it soon!

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