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Homemade Muesli

By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Mar a del Mar Sacasa Ennis Inc
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Mar a del Mar Sacasa Ennis Inc

Stop paying top dollar for store-bought cereal. This homemade muesli couldn't be easier (and more economical).

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup barley flakes
1 cup rye flakes
1/4 cup dried cranberries or chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix all ingredients in a bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Per Serving

1/2 cup serving
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 260 Fat (g) 9 Saturated Fat (g) 1 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 39 Dietary Fiber (g) 8.5 Total Sugars (g) 5.5 Protein (g) 10.5 Sodium (mg) 65
TagsGranolaOatRice & GrainsQuickEasySnackRawDairy FreeVeganVegetarianBreakfastBon Appétit
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