Muesli is a Swiss oat-based breakfast dish traditionally made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It's a cold cereal that's soaked or eaten with milk, yogurt, or plant-based alternatives.

What's the difference between muesli and granola?

Both are oat-based cereals, but muesli is typically less processed and contains less sugar and fat than granola. Granola is usually toasted or baked, giving it a crunchier texture.

What kind of chocolate can I use in chocolate muesli?

Use chopped dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a healthier and less-sweet option. You can also use cacao nibs for an intense chocolate flavor without added sugar.

What other ingredients can I add to my chocolate muesli?

The possibilities are endless! Popular additions include nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), seeds (chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds), dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries), shredded coconut, or even a sprinkle of spices like cinnamon or ginger.

Chocolate Muesli Recipe

Description

This delicious chocolate muesli recipe tops our list of quick healthy breakfast recipes and vegan breakfast ideas: it’s essentially a healthy granola.

Ingredients

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4 cups One Degree Organics Sprouted Rolled Oats
1/2 cup roasted whole almonds (you can use raw but we prefer roasted if you can find them!)
1/2 cup unsweetened large coconut flakes
3 tablespoons quinoa
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan, optional)
Milk (dairy free) and pure maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Roughly chop the almonds. In a large bowl, gently mix together the oats, almonds, coconut flakes, quinoa, cocoa powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and maple syrup, using your hands to allow everything to be evenly coated. Pour onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes (no need to stir).
Meanwhile, roughly chop the dried cherries and chocolate chips.
Remove from the oven and set the pan on hot pads on a counter. Allow the muesli to cool on the pan for 10 minutes to allow it to become crisp. Add the cherries and chocolate chips and mix to combine.
To serve, pour over milk and a bit of maple syrup. Store in a sealed container or bag in the freezer; it thaws immediately so no need to defrost.

Category: Breakfast
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American