For some reason, I’ve never really been a big muesli fan. I can’t really give a reason why, especially seeing nearly every day I make oats. This was all up until a couple of weeks ago, when I had a craving to make some muesli from home.

The fruit and nuts were purchased on the cheap at a wholesaler (NSM Wholesalers) in Brunswick, that sells them by the barrel-load and has a direct outlet there too for small purchases! If you can find a wholesaler near you, I’d recommend going there instead to buy your ingredients cheap and probably more fresh than your local supermarket!

My personal recipe uses only a few simple ingredients but the combinations are endless.  I have to say though that cranberries, almonds and dried coconut goes down a treat and recommend trying this before steering too far down the track!

Here are some ideas to tempt your tastebuds:

• apple and walnut
• apricot and coconut
• apples and strawberries
• pistachios, dates, raisins, apricots and craisins
• cranberries, raisins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and apples

Do you make your own muesli, if so, what’s your favourite mix?

Serves:

• 2 - 3 bowls

Ingredients:

• pinch salt
• 100 grams wholegrain oats
• handful shredded coconut
• handful cranberries
• small handful flaked almonds
• 2 tbs warm water
• 1 tsp molasses
• 2 sachets sweetener
• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C or 360 degrees F.
2. Pour all the dry ingredients in a high-walled tray and mix.
3. In a cup mix all the warm ingredients in and pour over the oats.  Make sure you stir this thoroughly to mix the molasses through.
4. Place in the oven for 10 minutes and stir.
5. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the oats have dried and are golden brown.
6. Mix again and allow to cool before storing!