Muesli
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I’ve always had a bit of a cereal addiction. I find it to be a great comfort food, no matter what time of day. In fact, I love it so much that I had to stop buying it! I’ve recently come up with a way to bring cereal back into my life in a healthy way: muesli, which is a homemade cereal based on oats, fruit and nuts. I love how all the ingredients are fresh and not processed. I feel good about eating it.
The recipe is very forgiving and adaptable. I typically use sunflower seeds, but pumpkin seeds would work perfectly (try using both!). You can get additional fiber by adding a tablespoon of flax seed. My favorite dried fruits to use are cherries and dates, but raisins also work perfectly well. The goji berries and cacao nibs are optional if you’re not one for fancy ingredients. You can find them at most health food stores and they’re both considered superfoods. I say yes to superfoods! Might as well sneak a bit of extra nutrition in there, right? They’re both very tasty; the cacao nibs add a lovely hint of chocolate crunch, while goji berries are sweet and chewy. If you leave these out, add more nuts and dried fruit.
Because I find cereal to be such a tempting snack, I prefer to make this one serving at a time. But to save time you can easily multiply the recipe and store it in an airtight container in the pantry. It will stay fresh for weeks, if not months. Instant, healthy cereal!
