What do you mean you don't have time for breakfast? Just like you can't drive a car with an empty gas tank, you can't start your mental and physical engines without a good breakfast. This grainy muesli recipe combines delicious flavors, healthy fiber, and ingredients loaded with vitamins and Omega-3 goodness. Try the overnight cold version for an even faster breakfast idea!
Easy Natural Muesli
1 cup rolled rye flakes
½ cup crushed flax seeds
1 cup medium rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup rolled wheat flakes
¼ cup oat bran
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
1/3 cup sliced unroasted almonds
1/3 cup chopped dried dates or apricots
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Note: You can substitute dried papaya, figs or prunes for the dates and use any other nut instead of almond if you like.
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients together and store in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
Hot Muesli: Mix ¾ cup of the muesli with ½ a cup of water or milk and bring to a boil, cooking for 4-5 minutes. You can also microwave it instead for 3 minutes.
Cold Muesli: This is so simple! Mix ½ a cup of muesli with 1 cup of yogurt or milk (or soy milk) and refrigerate overnight. In the morning you will have a soft, healthy porridge that's ready to eat!
Muesli is one of the healthiest breakfast ideas you can find. It's easy, delicious, and so good for you, too! What are you waiting for?
