Muesli Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious breakfast? This gluten-free quinoa muesli recipe is your answer! Adapted from the Big Bean Cookbook, this recipe swaps wheat flakes for quinoa flakes, making it perfect for those with gluten intolerance. Enjoy a delightful mix of crunchy quinoa flakes, nutritious seeds, satisfying nuts, and sweet dried fruits. Easily customizable to your taste, you can adjust the ingredient ratios or substitute with brown rice flakes, millet flakes, oat flakes, or corn flakes. Get creative and make it your own!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1052.1 kcal
Protein 56g
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Ingredients for Muesli

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How to Make Muesli

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup quinoa flakes, ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup slivered almonds, ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries, ¼ cup chopped dried apricots, and 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
  2. (Optional) Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite sweetener (maple syrup, honey) if desired.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  4. Transfer the muesli to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Enjoy your homemade muesli for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Serve with milk, yogurt, or your preferred liquid.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

162g

Fat

73g

Carbs

45g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Muesli?

Muesli takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Muesli?

Muesli has approximately 1052.1 calories per serving, with about 56 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 76 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Muesli?

The key ingredients for Muesli are Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas, Rolled Oats, Quinoa, Barley, Golden Raisin. See the full list with measurements above.

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