Breakfast Muesli Recipe (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Breakfast Muesli Recipe (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Today we are making a healthy Breakfast Muesli Recipe (Vegan & Gluten Free)! Muesli is a cold breakfast dish based on oats that originated from the Swiss. There are different types of muesli, such as Bircher muesli which is soaked overnight for softer oats, or regular muesli which is quicker and doesn’t need to be soaked.

Aside from rolled oats, this filling breakfast has a tasty blend of dried fruits, nuts and seeds that are also used to make it a customizable and delicious breakfast bowl filled with whole grains, healthy fats, tons of health benefits and different flavor combinations.

In the photos for this recipe, you’ll see plant-based yogurt as the base. Then muesli was used to top the yogurt, folloewed by fresh cut fruit and a drizzle of agave nectar for a touch of sweetness. Muesli isn’t traditionally very sweet, like store-bought breakfast cereal which usually does contain a lot of added sugar. This is a bonus when choosing a non-sugar-laden breakfast!

There’s also no baking needed to make your own muesli! The main ingredients are toasted for a few minutes on the stovetop until the oats are lightly browned. Then this cold cereal is ready to eat!

History of Muesli

The history of this breakfast dish comes from a Swiss physician by the name of Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner. As a physician, he created it around 1900 to improve his patients’ health. His original muesli recipe contained a base of oats, with raw apples, condensed milk, nuts and lemon juice. This was inspired by a recipe he was served when hiking through the Swiss Alps. Currently though, it is still a popular European breakfast!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan & Gluten Free Breakfast Muesli Recipe

15-Minute Customizable Breakfast: This recipe takes just 15 minutes to make, which is great because you don’t have to make it the day before and leave it to soak overnight for breakfast the next day. Sometimes, you just want something you can make and eat on the spot, depending on the vibe of the morning, right?

Keeping a box of muesli in the refrigerator is a great way to add in healthy fats and to get in a mixture of different ingredients that you may want to include in your diet but don’t always get the chance to separately eat each day. This can include flaxseeds, wheat bran, rolled oats, oat bran, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and more!

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free: This muesli doesn’t contain any extra refined sugar – only some coconut sugar for natural sweetness. You can also add some pure maple syrup or agave nectar on top when serving, which adds more sweetness into the recipe. If using maple syrup, make sure the only ingredient is maple syrup on the label, and that it’s not a pancake syrup.

It also contains no dairy, soy, gluten or added oil. This makes it a great breakfast choice for those with Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or other allergies or dietary restrictions. You can also make it nut-free by opting out of the walnuts!

Substitutions

Rolled Oats: Rolled oats are large flake and are better for texture in muesli. Quick oats can act as a substitute, but rolled oats will be chewier. For those with a gluten allergy, look for certified gluten-free oats to avoid cross contamination.

Wheat Bran: Substitute with oat bran, flaxseeds or more rolled oats.

Oat Bran: Substitute with more wheat bran, flaxseeds or rolled oats.

Flax Seeds: Substitute with chia seeds.

Coconut Sugar: Substitute with xylitol, brown sugar or another dry sweetener.

Pumpkin Seeds: Toasted pumpkin seeds will have a nuttier flavor. Raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or hemp seeds can work.

Walnuts: Raw pecans, almonds, cashews or another raw nut will work. Substitute with more seeds for a nut-free option.

Black Raisins: Golden raisins, pieces of Medjool dates, dried apricot or another dried fruit will work.

Vegan & Gluten Free Breakfast Muesli Recipe Notes

• Serve muesli with dairy-free yogurt (eg. coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, vegan greek yogurt), vegan milk (eg. almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk), chopped fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, a drizzle of agave nectar or pure maple syrup for sweetness or any other optional toppings to make a customizable breakfast bowl.
• Topping ideas include goji berries, fresh berries, coconut flakes, coconut chips, cacao nibs, poppy seeds and nut butters or seed butters like peanut butter or sesame seed butter (tahini).

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