The Best Ways to Eat Muesli

Muesli is essentially a loose cereal made of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It's a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be eaten hot or cold. If you’re curious about the many ways you can eat muesli, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a complete guide, including cold muesli, hot muesli, muesli overnight oats, and more. Keep reading for everything you need to know!

The Easiest Way to Eat Muesli

Add muesli to a bowl, and pour in the milk of your choice, just like you would for regular breakfast cereal. Stir everything together, then allow it to sit for a couple of minutes to soften up the oats. Your muesli is now ready to eat and enjoy! You can also add toppings like sliced fruit, honey, or cinnamon.

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How to Eat Muesli Cold

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Eat muesli with cold milk, just like a regular breakfast cereal. Add your muesli to a bowl, then pour in about a ¹⁄₂ cup (120 mL) of regular or non-dairy milk.^{[1]
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- Get creative with your base for added nutrients and flavor. For example, you can replace milk with yogurt for some extra probiotics.^{[2]
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How to Eat Muesli Hot

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Heat muesli on the stove or in the microwave for an oatmeal-like dish. Because muesli is made with rolled oats, it can be prepared the same way as oatmeal for a hearty, warm breakfast. Here’s how to make it:
- On the stove: Add ¹⁄₂ cup (120 mL) water or the milk of your choice to a pot, and heat until almost boiling. Add in the same amount of muesli, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- In the microwave: Add equal parts muesli and liquid (water or the milk of your choice) to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Return to the microwave and heat for an additional minute. Let stand for 2 minutes, then enjoy!
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Add toppings to your hot muesli, just like you would for oatmeal. This is a great way to add some interesting textures and flavors, while also making the meal a bit heartier and more filling. Here are some delicious topping ideas:^{[3]
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- Fresh Fruits: banana, peach, apple, pear, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwi, mango, lychee, pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruits: apricots, raisins, cranberries, goji berries, dates
- Nut butters: almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter
- Sweeteners: honey, agave, maple syrup, brown sugar
- Extras: cacao nibs, cinnamon, nutmeg, shaved coconut, chia seeds

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How to Make Overnight Oats with Muesli

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Soak muesli in the fridge overnight for delicious overnight oats. Just add equal parts muesli and milk to a tupperware or bowl, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and pop it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the muesli will be a porridge-like texture.^{[4]
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- Stir some cinnamon, vanilla extract, sweetener, or protein powder into the mixture before refrigerating it to add some extra flavor throughout.
- You can also stir yogurt into the mixture before refrigerating for extra creaminess.^{[5]
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- When you're ready to eat, add any toppings you would like, such as fresh or dried fruits, nut butters, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or agave.
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Get creative with your overnight oat toppings and add-ins. There are tons of delicious flavor combos to try out. Here are some ideas if you’re looking for inspiration:
- Apple pie overnight oats: Stir applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the base before refrigerating, then top with diced apples and pecans when ready to eat.
- Peanut butter & jelly overnight oats: Top with peanut butter, strawberry jam, sliced banana, and toasted peanuts.^{[6]
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- Mango & coconut overnight oats: Use coconut milk for the base. After refrigerating overnight, top the mixture with sliced mango, shaved coconut, and a drizzle of honey.
- Cookie dough overnight oats: Stir chocolate chips and vanilla extract into the mixture before refrigerating. Top with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and chopped walnuts.
- Chunky monkey overnight oats: Top with sliced banana, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and whipped cream.
- Almond joy overnight oats: Top with coconut flakes, chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and honey.^{[7]
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How to Make Muesli Bars

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For a great on-the-go meal, mold your muesli into breakfast bars. Mix muesli with a few tablespoons of the nut butter of your choice—this acts as a binder and holds everything together. You can also include yummy add-ins, such as honey, dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.^{[8]
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- Press the mixture into a baking pan, about an inch-thick, and let it chill thoroughly in the fridge. Cut into bars and keep them in the refrigerator for a quick snack.

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How to Bake with Muesli

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Muesli can be used as a substitute for rolled oats in baked goods. The dried fruits, nuts, and seeds in muesli can add some fun flavors and textures to cookies, muffins, and even pancakes! Try replacing the oats with muesli in any of the listed recipes below:
- Cookies
- Pancakes
- Cakes
- Muffins

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How to Use Muesli as a Topping

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Sprinkle a small handful of muesli on top of plain or flavored yogurt, acai bowls, or smoothies. You can even use it as a topping on frozen yogurt or ice cream for some added nutritional value. The options are endless!

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How to Make Your Own Muesli

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Try the original Bircher-Benner recipe. Muesli was originally invented by a Swiss physician named Maximilian Bircher-Benner. While most modern versions of muesli have a high oat-to-fruit ratio, the original was more fruit and nut heavy. His original recipe for the healthy mixture used the following ratios:^{[9]
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- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) rolled oats, soaked in 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) cream
- 1 large, sour apple, finely grated and mixed in directly before serving
- Top with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) ground hazelnuts or almonds
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Add sweetener, if necessary. For some people, basic muesli can be a little bland. If you want to sweeten it up a bit, try adding a small amount of sweetener to your mixture to make it more satisfying. All of the following make great additions:
- Honey
- Molasses
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Toasted coconut
- Agave syrup
- Maple syrup
If you'd like your muesli mixture to be a little more crunchy, try baking it on a cookie sheet at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture becomes golden brown. It might be helpful to add a small amount of coconut oil, or melted butter to the muesli, to encourage browning.^{[10]
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Muesli FAQ

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It’s safe to eat muesli straight from the bag, and you can also use raw muesli as a topping on things like yogurt parfaits or smoothie bowls. Muesli does, however, have a bit of a tougher texture, so many people prefer to soak it in liquid to soften it up and make it easier to digest.
Muesli is an uncooked, loose cereal mixture, often made with rolled oats, seeds, nuts, and dried fruits.^{[11]
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Instead of milk or yogurt, try soaking your muesli in applesauce, orange juice, other fruit juices, or even coffee. These liquids do the work of softening the muesli just like milk, but they add some truly unique and interesting flavors!

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What ratio of muesli to yogurt should I have if I want to eat that?

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Use whatever ratio you want. Some people like half and half. Some like two parts yogurt to one part muesli. Some just like a sprinkling of muesli over the top.

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Is it okay to not soak it in milk, but rather to eat it immediately in cold milk?

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Soaking will make it softer so if you prefer a bit more of a crunchy texture, eating it straight away is the way to go.

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Can we eat with cold milk only?

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You can also make muesli with tea! Any tea you like will work. Just pour it hot over your muesli and enjoy. The heat softens and brings out the flavor of the muesli really well.

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