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The kids had a random day off from school on Monday so I woke up early in the morning to put together this baked oatmeal while they were still sleeping. By the time they woke up, the house was filled with warm apple cinnamon smells and we all knew it was going to be a good day. We had no plans until later that afternoon and while there was still work to be done in the morning, we were free to be as slow and unhurried as we pleased. Mornings like these are my favorite, partly because they are such a contrast from the usual weekday morning chaos. (PLEASE get out of bed! Hurry and finish your breakfast! Brush your teeth! Did you pack your lunch?! Where are your shoes?! The bus is COMING!)

Yes, this post really is about making your own muesli. It may be simple and uncomplicated, but for some reason I’ve been spending way too much money on fancy artisan muesli when I could be making my own at home. This especially does not make sense given the fact that I probably bake a batch a granola every few weeks and muesli is even less of a time investment than granola. Lately it’s been all about diy muesli though. What I love about this particular muesli is the combination of oats, barley, and rye for the base, which together with the dried fruit, nuts, and seeds gives such lovely layers of texture and earthy tones.

Muesli can be eaten raw or cooked similarly to oatmeal, but my favorite way to enjoy it is soaked in yogurt, topped with a spoonful of chia jam, and drizzled with just a bit of honey. In some of my recent reading, I’ve been learning about the importance of soaking grains, nuts, and seeds for improved digestion and nutrient absorption. Muesli is one way I’ve tried to incorporate more soaked grains into my meals. It’s all about baby steps, right? Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Multi-grain Muesli

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup barley flakes
½ cup rye flakes
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped dried apples
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and store in an air-tight container. Keeps for several weeks.

Soaked Multi-grain Muesli with Raspberry Chia Jam

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 cup multi-grain muesli
1 cup plain yogurt
generous spoonful of raspberry chia jam
honey for drizzling

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, gently stir together the muesli and yogurt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, divide into 2 bowls. Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of raspberry chia jam and a drizzle of honey.

Apple Raisin Walnut Baked Oatmeal with Barley and Rye

Multi-Grain Muesli