Baked Muesli

This is a recipe for tasty, easy to make muesli. Store bought cereals can be costly and contains too much fat, sodium or sugar.

It’s perfect as a guilt free snack or breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups pre-cooked oats

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup chopped almond

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

2 tablespoons flour

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

3 tablespoons maltose

1/8 cup softened butter

 

METHOD:

Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Line oven tray with greased aluminum foil.

Mix dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Stir in softened butter. honey or maple syrup and maltose.

Spread the mixture lightly on to the aluminum foil lined tray.

Baked for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Store in air tight containers.

Note:

Dried fruits such as cranberries, raisins or apricots can be added.

Serve with milk or yoghurt to make a perfect breakfast.

Jars of muesli can make a nice gift.