For anyone in that wants a fast, tasty cereal that is good for you and your body, I recommend trying this recipe! The beauty of this type of recipe is that it is totally customizable. If you’re allergic to nuts, stick with the seeds in this recipe. If you really like nuts, try adding any variety you like. I recommend making additions a 1/2 cup at a time. You can cook this cereal in a bowl for a minute or two in the microwave or eat it cold. My family prefers to eat it with Soymilk because of its high protein count, however, any plant-based milk with be fine. We have found that rice milk tastes the most like cow’s milk with this cereal. We also add fresh berries, bananas, etc. Let your mind go wild with the possibilities!
Muesli
Oats, Seeds, and Raisins combine to make a filling breakfast cereal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Fry Pan or Baking Sheet
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 9 cups Old Fashioned or Quick Cooking Oats (Choose your oatmeal based on the texture you want)
- 1 cup Wheat Germ
- 1 cup Wheat Bran
- 1 cup Oat Bran
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (Measure by packing the sugar into the cup. You can substitute with light brown if you prefer.)
- 2 cups Raisins (You can use a combination of raisins and Craisins to taste)
- ½ cup Sunflower Seeds
- ½ cup Pumpkin pepitas
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon (optional, but really good)
Instructions
- Begin by heating a medium fry pan over medium-low heat. Add the wheat germ to the pan in an even layer. Toast the wheat germ by stirring the flakes slowly, and constantly to prevent scorching. The flakes should start to turn a medium golden brown color. Lower the heat if necessary. Alternately, you can toast your wheat germ in the oven. To do this, heat the oven to 375°F. While the oven is heating, cover a baking sheet with foil and spread the wheat germ in a thin, even layer over the pan. When the oven is warm, add the wheat germ to the oven and roast, stirring every five minutes until the wheat germ is a medium golden brown color. For either method, watch carefully because your flakes can easily start to scorch. If you notice little black flecks in your mixture, remove from heat immediately! Allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, wheat germ, wheat bran, oat bran, raisins, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Make sure to break up the brown sugar and raisins so they are evenly dispersed. Using a large spoon, stir the ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
- This recipe makes enough cereal to last about a week for a few people eating every day. If you will not use this cereal within a week or two, store excess in a Ziploc bag or sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
This recipe is very flexible. You can use any combination of seeds, nuts, or dried fruit that you prefer. Keep in mind that this will change the calorie and protein amounts. The addition of vegan protein powder will alter the taste, but will also increase the amount of protein in this cereal for protein conscious individuals.
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