Toasted Muesli (without added sugar)

Toasted muesli yogurt parfaits next to a Weck jar with more muesli, next to a cup of tea.

5 from 2 votes

This toasted muesli recipe is packed with flavour —without any added sugar or oils. You can customize this recipe with your favourite nuts, seeds and dried fruits, and meal-prep it on the weekend for easy weekday breakfasts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Servings: cups

Author: Shareba Abdul

Equipment

1 rimmed baking sheet
1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

⅓ cup sweetened shredded coconut (not desiccated coconut)
2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt (I use fine sea salt)
½ cup sliced almonds or other chopped nuts
⅔ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
⅓ cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit
⅓ cup golden raisins or other dried fruit

Instructions

Preheat over to 325°F (165°C)
Place shredded coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and spread out into an even layer. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted and brown. Remove coconut from sheet and place in a mixing bowl to cool.
Add rolled oats to the sheet pan, and toss with cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Add the almonds and seeds, stir to combine.
Spread ingredients out into an even layer. Bake for about 15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from sheet pan and place in mixing bowl with the coconut.
Once the toasted ingredients have cooled down, add the dried fruit and stir to combine.
The muesli must cool completely before storing, or it will become soggy. Transfer cooled muesli to an air-tight container and store at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Shredded or flaked coconut works best here! Just keep in mind that flaked coconut takes a little longer to toast. I used sweetened coconut, but feel free to go with unsweetened if you prefer.
Keep a close eye on your coconut while it’s toasting—it can go from golden to burnt in no time!
If your pumpkin seeds are already toasted, you can simply mix them in with the dried fruit.
Rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats) are the best choice for muesli. Quick oats are too powdery, and steel-cut oats don’t have the right texture for this recipe.
Want a little extra sweetness? Drizzle on some honey or maple syrup when serving!
If you'd like to cut back on sugar, you can reduce the dried fruit or leave it out altogether.

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