Low Sodium Fruit and Nut Muesli
Start your day with a wholesome and heart-healthy breakfast by making this Low Sodium Fruit and Nut Muesli, a flavorful blend of toasted rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried fruits. Bursting with natural sweetness from ingredients like dried apricots, cranberries, and apples, this low-sodium recipe skips the added salt while delivering a balanced mix of textures and nutrients. Enhanced with a hint of ground cinnamon, each bite feels both nourishing and indulgent. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this homemade muesli is perfect for enjoying with milk, yogurt, or straight out of the jar as a convenient snack. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural energy, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to embrace a nutritious start to their day.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 0.5 cup unsalted almonds
- 0.5 cup unsalted walnuts
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Spread the rolled oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, unsalted almonds, and unsalted walnuts evenly on a large baking sheet.
Step 3
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Step 4
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 5
While the oat mixture is cooling, chop the dried apricots, dried cranberries, and dried apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooled oat mixture, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried apricot pieces, dried cranberries, dried apple pieces, and ground cinnamon.
Step 7
Mix well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 8
Once thoroughly mixed, transfer the muesli to an airtight container for storage. The muesli can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Step 9
Serve the muesli with your choice of milk, yogurt, or enjoy as a quick dry snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (609.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2882.8 |
| Total Fat 168.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 49.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 191.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 293.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 62.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 114.6g | |
| Protein 84.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 425.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3459.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories