Are you looking for an idea for a healthy breakfast that will give you the energy you need for the day and also tastes good? How about oat granola for breakfast? You'll see it the first time you try it – it will be on your breakfast table more often in the future.
You can easily and quickly make this delicious granola muesli or oat crunchy muesli yourself. What's more, crunchy muesli provides you with lots of vitamins and dietary fiber that your body needs.
In the following article, we will tell you exactly what oat crunchy muesli is and how you can prepare it for breakfast.
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What exactly is oat crunchy muesli?
An oat crunchy muesli basically consists of normal oat flakes or wholemeal oat flakes, vegetable oil and something containing glucose. This can be normal sugar, but it can also be sugar beet syrup or honey for your crunchy muesli.
The more sweetener you use in your crunchy muesli, the crunchier the muesli will be. Oats provide an excellent base for you to customize the flavor of your granola muesli. Crunchy muesli also tastes great in porridge. With a variety of toppings for your crunchy muesli, such as nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, or berries, the possibilities are endless.
How can I make my own oat crunchy muesli?
Since store-bought crunchy muesli is often not quite cheap and contains too much sugar for a healthy diet, it makes perfect sense to make your own crunchy muesli.
Create your own recipe. Depending on your needs, you can also put together a gluten-free and vegan crunchy muesli recipe. As a base for the crunchy muesli basic recipe, you first need 500 grams of oats.
You can add six to eight tablespoons of vegetable oil, such as sunflower oil or coconut oil, to the flakes in the crunchy muesli. Now you can use honey, maple syrup or sugar beet syrup as a sweetener for your crunchy muesli, depending on your own preferences.
Agave syrup is also popular with granola, as it is cheaper than honey and contains many minerals. Your granola recipe gives you the chance to vary and decide for yourself how much sugar or honey you want to use. Between six and eight tablespoons are also recommended here.
There are two ways to bake your granola: in a pan on the stove or in the oven. If you want to bake it on the stove, add all the ingredients for the granola to the pan and heat the plate relatively high. Stir the mixture well.
Your granola is ready when a light caramel scent rises and the flakes of the crunchy muesli turn a light brown to golden color from roasting.
You can also easily prepare this healthy granola muesli recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top-bottom heat. Spread the mixed crunchy granola ingredients on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Chop nuts such as almonds or walnuts beforehand. Place the tray in the warm oven and bake for 15 minutes. Depending on the oven, the baking time may vary – in any case, the oats should have a nice golden brown color. When you chew the finished granola, it should make the typical crunchy sound. If it's not crunchy yet, it hasn't been heated long or high enough.
Now you can let the crunchy granola cool and store your baked oats in an airtight container.
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Which cereals should you use for your muesli?
Oat flakes are the most commonly used for granola muesli. No wonder, they contain lots of vitamins, fiber and minerals that are good for our body.
The flakes for your crunchy muesli are also available in a gluten-free version. Of course, spelt flakes, rye, wheat or rice flakes also taste good. They are equally healthy and delicious. In particular, spelt cereal flakes are highly recommended – as spelt is one of the valuable ancient grains.
Nuts, seeds and kernels for the right crunch in your muesli?
To give your muesli the right crunch, you can either use store-bought mixes or choose the right toppings and ingredients yourself.
Sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds, for example, are very popular as ingredients and toppings for your crunchy muesli. On the other hand, chia seeds, sesame seeds and hemp seeds, for example, are suitable as ingredients for seeds. You can also top your muesli with a few flakes of coconut or, from time to time, transform it into a delicious chocolate muesli by adding a few grated chocolate chips.
The kernels and seeds all contain important fiber, proteins, minerals and some even contain the good omega-3 fatty acids. Many people also like to use coconuts, roasted almonds or walnuts for a “bite-resistant crunchy muesli”. Tip: The crunchy also tastes great on a warm oatmeal.
The necessary sweetness for the right taste in muesli
The question of how sweet your crunchy muesli should be is a science in itself and the answer varies depending on your preference. If you want a particularly crunchy muesli, you need to sweeten it more.
Some people want to consume less sugar, which is of course also possible. It's easy for everyone to find the right ingredients.
It is recommended to use a natural sweetener in a crunchy muesli instead of pure sugar as an ingredient.
If you do use sugar, then you should use healthier options such as palm sugar, coconut sugar or birch sugar. The other option is to add liquid ingredients such as honey, maple syrup or rice syrup.
Which dried fruits and berries can I use for crunchy muesli?
If you find crunchy muesli with seeds and nuts like almonds or walnuts too boring, you can use dried fruits and berries. Cranberries, raisins, apricots or banana chips, for example, are suitable for crunchy muesli.
Tropical fruits such as figs and dates can also be a real addition to your granola. However, make sure that you add them after frying, otherwise they will become too hard.
In addition, all types of berries are suitable for your crunchy muesli. If you want to avoid additional carbohydrates and sugars, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are a good choice. You can add these in the form of dried fruit or fresh fruit. They all contain valuable vitamins and minerals.
Have you ever tried spices in your muesli?
Using spices can give your oat crunchy muesli the finishing touch. The most popular and common spice is cinnamon. However, you should always use Ceylon cinnamon, which is much healthier than cassia cinnamon.
Other popular spices for crunchy muesli are vanilla, cocoa or rosemary. In addition, nutmeg or allspice can also be used for crunchy muesli, depending on your taste. You should not underestimate the effect of spices on the taste of your crunchy muesli.
When muesli has to be quick
Since there is often little time for breakfast in the morning and a quick solution is needed, ready-made crunchy muesli can help you out. The Verival crunchy muesli products are made in the Tyrolean Alps and are completely organic.
The different varieties all promise a particularly varied breakfast. Verival offers a total of eight different recipes for a healthy breakfast. These include “Oats”, “Blueberry-Apple” and “Orange-Acerola”. If you can't decide, you should choose the “Fruit Crunchy Mix”, which combines all the varieties.
As you have now learned, crunchy muesli offers everyone the chance to find their own taste. Almost no other dish offers as many possibilities for variation using delicious and healthy ingredients as crunchy muesli. So you can find your favorite crunchy muesli with the right mix of vitamins, minerals and fiber to start the day healthy.
Tip: You can make a low-carb crunchy muesli with nuts and grated coconut, a combination of almond butter, egg white and chia seeds. Add a few protein-rich soy flakes for the right consistency and binding. This low-carbohydrate granola does not need any oil, honey or oat flakes. Use brown erythritol for sweetening.
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Frequently asked questions
How healthy is crunchy muesli?
Crunchy muesli provides you with lots of vitamins and fiber that your body needs. It offers a healthy start to the day and keeps you full for a long time. It is also a pleasure to eat. It tastes delicious and it just “crunches”. You can choose a product of your choice from a well-stocked specialist store, making sure that the components and ingredients containing glucose are as healthy as possible. But you can also make your own crunchy muesli. Then you can make it according to your preferences. However, there are already many great ready-made crunchy and granola varieties available to buy.
What is the difference between granola and muesli?
The basic ingredients of muesli and granola (crunchy muesli) are the same, but the difference lies in the processing and preparation of the ingredients. While the cereal flakes are simply mixed with nuts, fruits and seeds and are then already ready to eat in combination with milk or yogurt, the ingredients of granola and crunchy muesli are baked beforehand. A crunchy muesli basically consists of cereal flakes, vegetable oil and something containing glucose. This can be normal sugar, but also sugar beet syrup or honey for your crunchy muesli. If you make your own crunchy muesli, you can bake the ingredients in the oven or toast them in a pan on the stove. The difference between muesli and granola is that the ingredients in granola are BAKED.
What is the healthiest muesli?
There are many good mueslis on the market. VERIVAL offers a wide range of great breakfast products, mueslis and granola. Of course, you can also make your own muesli and individually choose which cereals, fruits, nuts and seeds, which toppings you like. For the liquid component, choose between cow's milk or plant-based alternatives. The less sugar a muesli contains, the healthier it is.
How do you get crunchy muesli to stay crunchy?
There are two ways to bake your crunchy muesli. You can either do it in a pan on the stove or in the oven. If you want to bake it on the stove, add all the ingredients for the crunchy muesli to the pan and heat the plate relatively strongly. Stir the mixture well. Your crunchy muesli is ready once a light caramel scent rises and the flakes of the crunchy muesli turn a light brown to golden color from roasting. You can also easily prepare this healthy granola muesli recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top-bottom heat. Spread the mixed ingredients of the crunchy muesli on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Chop nuts such as almonds or walnuts beforehand. Put the tray in the warm oven and bake for 15 minutes. Depending on the oven, the baking time may vary – in any case, the oats should have a nice golden-brown color. The finished granola should make the typical crunchy sound when chewed: if it doesn't crunch yet, it hasn't been heated long or high enough! This means you have to make sure the temperature is right when roasting and baking. Sufficient heat is required – but of course you don't want the granola to get too dark or burn. The more sweetener you use in your crunchy muesli, the crispier the muesli will be. However, still watch your health and only use as much sweetener as necessary.
Is crunchy muesli good for losing weight?
A crunchy muesli made from oats can help you lose weight because oats contain complex carbohydrates that keep you feeling full for longer. They prevent cravings. It's important to use healthy sweeteners in your granola. Honey, maple syrup, erythritol instead of normal sugar. And only use as much sweetener as necessary.
Which grains are best for muesli?
Oat flakes are most commonly used for granola muesli or crunchy muesli. No wonder, they contain many vitamins, fiber and minerals that are good for our body. Of course, spelt flakes, rye, wheat or rice flakes also taste good. They are also healthy and delicious. Especially spelt flakes are highly recommended, as spelt is one of the valuable ancient grains. Very popular ingredients as a topping for your crunchy muesli are, for example, sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds. Seeds such as chia seeds, sesame seeds and hemp seeds are suitable as ingredients.
Is oat crunchy healthy?
A crunchy muesli made from oat flakes is a great way to start the day. Oat flakes are the ingredient most often used in granola muesli. This is hardly surprising, as they contain lots of vitamins, fiber and minerals that are good for our body. If you use healthy sweeteners, an oat crunchy will give you plenty of energy to start the day.
How long does homemade granola keep?
In an airtight jar, homemade granola will definitely keep for up to two weeks. If you don't add any dried fruit, you can store the crunchy muesli even longer. So it's a great way to prepare your own crunchy muesli.
What is granola good for?
Granola is particularly crunchy and also provides you with lots of vitamins and fiber that your body needs. Granola is more economical to use than classic muesli and has a more intense flavor. Its diversity brings variety to your table. Whether homemade, enjoyed with milk, bought and sprinkled over yogurt - as a snack between meals, granola is versatile.
What is the German word for granola?
In German, granola means crunchy muesli. The name comes from the fact that granola is crunchier than a classic muesli. This is because the ingredients in granola are roasted and baked. Combined with sugar, honey or something else containing glucose, this creates the so-called crunch.
