Healthy Higher-Protein Muesli Recipe

Healthy homemade muesli with ground flaxseeds, hemp hearts, dried tart cherries, prunes, oat bran, rolled oats, chia seeds, and hemp hearts in a bowl with nondairy milk.

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Healthy Higher-Protein Muesli Recipe

Healthy High-Protein Muesli. Make-Ahead breakfast with oats, oat bran, seeds, and dried fruit. High in fiber, gluten-free, nut-free.

Prep Time5

Optional Soak:30

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 494kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Ingredients

¼ cup rolled oats use gluten-free as needed
2 tablespoons oat bran
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
1 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
1 tablespoon unsweetened dried cranberries or dried fruit (chopped dates, prunes, tart cherries)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Salt to taste

For soaking:

1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk

Optional for serving:

¼ cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt optional
Fresh fruit grated apple or frozen berries

Instructions

Prepare dry muesli mix:

Add oats, oat bran, chia seeds, flaxseeds, pepitas, hemp hearts, cranberries (or dried fruit), and cinnamon to a jar or bowl. Add salt to taste. Mix or shake well so chia and flax distribute evenly.

For overnight soak:

Stir in soy milk. Mix well so chia and flax distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

For serving:

Stir and adjust thickness with a splash of milk before serving.

Notes

Nutrition: Nutrition facts include nondairy milk, but not the optional ingredients. Increase protein and calcium by serving with with ¼ cup Greek-style yogurt.

Soaking: Rolled oats are already steamed during processing, so they are technically safe to eat without soaking. However, soaking improves texture and digestion.

Oats: I used protein rolled oats linked here (see "healthy ingredients"). These oats are fermentable and require preparation before using.

Flaxseed note: Ground flaxseed helps create a creamier texture as it thickens the muesli during soaking. If you prefer a thinner muesli, you can omit the flaxseed or stir it in just before serving rather than soaking it overnight.

For a Bircher-style muesli: Stir in some freshly grated apple just before serving. It adds natural sweetness, freshness, and a little extra moisture to the muesli.

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