Makes 4 Servings
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups (480 ml) mixed fresh berries
½ cup mixed dried fruits
½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
½ cup almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons (30 ml) desiccated coconut or coconut flakes
Directions
Mix all ingredients together. Serve with coconut or almond milk.
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Paleo muesli is a no-cook breakfast bowl of fresh berries, dried fruit, toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes — all the crunch of granola without the grain or the baking. Toast the nuts and seeds and it tastes like proper muesli from a good hotel. Pour over coconut or almond milk and breakfast is done.
Pro Tips
- Toast the nuts and seeds before mixing. Raw nuts make the muesli taste flat; five minutes in a dry pan transforms the whole bowl.
- Chop larger nuts like almonds and hazelnuts into rough pieces so every spoonful gets a mix of textures instead of one big nut at the bottom.
- Mix just before serving once the fresh berries are in. Berry juice softens the nuts and coconut if they sit together too long.
- Make a big batch of the dried-fruit-and-nut base and store it. Each morning you only add fresh berries and milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is paleo muesli good for meal prep?
The dry base is perfect for it — keep the toasted nut, seed, coconut, and dried fruit mix in a jar for weeks and add fresh berries each morning.
What milk should I serve this with?
Coconut or almond milk are both paleo-friendly and soak into the muesli nicely. The coconut milk adds richness that plays well against the tart berries.
Can I add anything else to this muesli?
Cinnamon, a spoonful of coconut flakes, or extra seeds like hemp hearts all work. Keep the ratios similar and it stays balanced.
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Ingredients
Method
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Serve with coconut or almond milk.
