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First What is Muesli?
Muesli is a great meal option, particularly muesli that you make yourself, or that’s lower in sugar. I’d suggest staying away from mueslis that are made with larger amounts of dried fruit. Look toward staying with options that contain more nuts and oats to keep sugar to a minimum. Plus, the extra nuts and added seeds (if you choose to include them) help to promote satiety and keep you feeling fuller all day long.
Muesli is a European dry cereal similar to granola and contains toasted oats, dried fruit, nuts and wheat flakes. Occasionally, honey or brown sugar are added for extra sweetness. Its name comes from the Swiss-German word mus, which translates in English as mixture.
Muesli has been suggested as a wholesome breakfast cereal because it is high in fiber and whole grains, lower in sugar than most cereals, and a source of both antioxidants and protein. It is generally eaten with milk or yogurt, however some people use it as a dessert topping, mix it into muffins or sprinkle it on top of fruit salad.
Muesli was invented by Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a Swiss nutritionist at the end of the 19th century. Maximilian understood that food was medicine, but he also knew that it had to be delicious as well as nutritious. He ran a care facility for the chronically ill and prescribed muesli to his patients as a way for them to heal. With his tasty mix of fruit, nut, and grains, his patients could enjoy their quest to live health-filled, happy lives.
Today, muesli remains one of the world’s most popular cereals. It can be eaten cold or hot, in a bowl or from the bag. It can be served up creamy or just as it is and can be integrated into your favorite baked goods or your healthy snacking routine. It’s good to use in both sweet and savory dishes, from chocolate chip cookies and blondies to rosemary granola and spinach oatmeal.
Is Muesli Paleo?
The whole grains are a big red flag here and make the verdict a definitive not paleo. Luckily, one can easily adapt muesli to be paleo-friendly by making it at home and changing some of the ingredients. Simply omit the oats and wheat flakes, and mix together your choice of raw nuts (soaked, if possible) and no sugar added dried fruit. If desired, also add warm spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, unsweetened coconut flakes and raw seeds.
dding it as is to yogurt over the past week, but there are other ways to enjoy muesli.
- Eat it like cold cereal with milk poured over it. Some people like to let it soak overnight in the milk.
- Add fresh berries to the muesli.
- Eat it hot like oatmeal by using ½ cup of boiling water for each ½ cup of muesli.
How can you serve it in a healthy way?
Try serving muesli with a higher-protein, higher-fat milk, like organic 1 to 2% milk, or an unsweetened hemp, almond, or even oat milk. With non-dairy milks, be sure to watch for grams of sugar, as it can be easy for these to creep up. Look for unprocessed versions of these non dairy milks as well, aiming for a list of ingredients of five or six or less.
How can you add muesli to your diet?
I’ve been simply eating muesli as a twice-a-week breakfast option if I plan to fast from breakfast to dinner. I like to eat it with one or two bananas in the morning. I’ve made several variations of this meal in my kitchen with varying success. Still working on my preferred combination of ingredients.
