Make Your Own Muesli

Homemade Muesli

• 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
• 1 sliced banana
• handful of chopped strawberries
• small handful of raisins
• 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• soy milk

Recently, I've been on a bit of a muesli kick and wanted to share how perfectly simple and inexpensive it is to recreate at home.  Yes, making your own cereal is super easy and super worth it.  Now, buying muesli in stores can be costly, but it doesn't need to be because the ingredients are on the cheap side (especially if you buy in bulk).  It's also a great way to pack in those much needed daily (and necessary) whole grains and fiber.

I recommend going to a grocery store that has a bulk bin and getting your rolled oats there.  Bulk bins are awesome.  You'll save so much money and when you get home, you can put them in the air-tight container of your choice.  Rolled oats can be purchased in the cereal aisle as well (just don't get quick-cooking oats).  Also, you can get nuts/seeds in bulk and if you have a bunch of different kinds, it'll add a lot of variety to the muesli. For the version I have pictured, I used pepitas.  Pepitas are not only fun to say (go ahead and say it out loud), but they are good for you and add a slight crunch to the cereal.  Chopped almonds or sunflower seeds will also do the trick.  Add some sliced fruit in there, soy (or maybe rice) milk, a spoon, and call it a day...morning...whatever!

Some people recommend letting the muesli soak with the milk for a few minutes before eating, but I can never wait that long and I like it when the oats are chewy and not mushy.  The overall wonderfully fantastic thing about making your own muesli at home is the option for variety.  You can make it different every time...and you should!