This Muesli Recipe combines toasted oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruits, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy it over yogurt, as a cereal with milk, or in overnight oats.
author’s note
Toasty, Nutty, and Fruity Muesli Recipe!
The very first time I tried muesli was when my husband and I moved to Australia for his job. I grabbed a box at the grocery store thinking it would be like granola, but when I took a bite I was a little caught off guard. It wasn’t sweet at all! Once I added a drizzle of honey, I totally came around to it.
When we moved back to the US, I quickly realized how tricky it was to find good muesli in stores. So, I started making my own at home. My version uses oats, crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and just enough maple syrup to make it taste balanced. Now, it’s something I prep almost weekly for quick breakfasts that feel special but take no time at all.
Muesli Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swap or Tip |
|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | Best texture here. Quick oats can get mushy. |
| Sliced almonds & pecans | Use any nuts you love such as walnuts, cashews, or pistachios. |
| Pepitas | Sunflower seeds work well too. |
| Unsweetened coconut flakes | Toasted coconut adds an extra layer of flavor. |
| Maple syrup | Honey works too, but pure maple gives the best flavor. |
| Coconut oil | Melted butter or olive oil are good swaps. |
| Dried tart cherries or cranberries | Swap with raisins, blueberries, or golden raisins. |
| Dried mango or apricots | Chop them small so they mix in evenly. |
Quick Tip
Make your muesli your own with your favorite fruits and nuts, or try it like Princess Diana’s Breakfast with citrus, apples, berries, and walnuts. Keep the base amounts the same for the best results.
How To Make Muesli Recipe
- Mix dry ingredients: Stir oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla, then stir well.
- Bake: Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway, until golden.
- Cool & add fruit: Let it cool before adding dried fruit to keep the pieces chewy.
- Serve Enjoy right away or store for later.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Yogurt Bowl with a couple different ideas
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with chocolate chips
- Acai Bowl with the best toppings
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes super simple to make
- Egg Skillet great start to your morning
Muesli
Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15″ x 21″) or 2 smaller pans
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup pepitas see note 1
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried mango or dried apricots
- Milk or yogurt, optional, for serving
- Fresh berries optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large (15×21-inch) sheet pan (or 2 smaller pans) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit. Toss until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared pan(s). Bake for 12–14 minutes, stirring ingredients after 7 minutes. Everything should be lightly golden and fragrant.
- Remove Muesli and let it cool completely. Coarsely chop the tart cherries and dried mango. Once the Muesli is cooled, stir in the dried fruit.
- Serve Muesli over yogurt or with milk of choice (I love almond milk!). If adding milk, let it stand with the cereal for a few minutes to soften the oats. I also love adding fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Variations
Switch Things Up
- Swap out nuts for walnuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts, or macadamia nuts.
- Switch pepitas for pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or pine nuts.
- Try different dried fruits like apricots, raisins, or blueberries.
- Try different spices, using pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a seasonal muesli recipe.
I know how I will be starting my day tomorrow! This looks hands down delicious; too good to pass up, indeed!
My oldest daughter loves muesli! She just made a batch from your recipe and it’s fantastic!
Oh this was so good, I made a ton and I am keeping it in an air tight container. I served it over Greek yogurt, it was such a delicious addition of texture.
I was curious could I replace the maple syrup with honey?