Homemade Toasted Muesli
Toasted muesli is so enjoyable in warmer weather. This homemade version allows you to control the amount of sugar and additives often included in store bought versions – plus works out a lot cheaper and is really quick to make! The addition of nuts, seeds and dried fruit makes this a very nutrient dense meal, meaning you don’t need to much to start your day.
Using oats as the base, along with nuts and seeds provides a source of complex carbohydrates, protein and fats to support energy levels and healthy menstrual cycles, plus giving you a range of nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, magnesium.
Ingredients:
2 cups Rolled Oats
1 cup mixed nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut flakes
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Method:
Preheat oven to 180oC
Combine rolled oats and nuts, seeds and dried fruit into a bowl.
Melt coconut oil and honey over a low heat and add in cinnamon to combine.
Pour coconut oil mixture into dry ingredients, along with a pinch of salt and stir to coat.
Spoon mixture into a flat baking tray and spread evenly.
Cook mixture in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until starting to turn brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool – muesli will become crunchy when cooled down
Serve with natural or coconut yoghurt and fresh fruit
3 tbsp muesli (50g) = 1 serving
Benefits of nuts and seeds
Contain omega-3 fats, potent anti-inflammatory actions and help support membrane health, like our skin, digestive tract and brain.
• Walnuts
• Flaxseeds
• Hemp seeds
• Chia seeds
Contain lignans – a compound which helps regulate cholesterol, enhance liver function and has antioxidant actions.
• Flaxseeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Almonds
• Sunflower seeds
• Brazil nuts
• Pine nuts
Contain beneficial nutrients like Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Zinc and Magnesium.
• Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• Chia seeds
• Cashews
• Hazelnuts