Apple-Cinnamon Muesli

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Muesli, a Swiss breakfast cereal, is soaked in liquid overnight, softening the oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. This version is chock-full of apples from the applesauce, apple juice and fresh apple topping, with a little cinnamon to warm the flavor. We use a combination of yogurt and almond milk for the base, but any dairy or nondairy milk or yogurt will work well.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Published on January 30, 2024
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Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Apple-Cinnamon Muesli
Photo:

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Active Time:
15 mins
Chill Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
the ingredients to make the Apple-Cinnamon Muesli

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apples

  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish

  • 3 tablespoons no-sugar-added apple juice

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower kernels, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Stir oats, almond milk, yogurt, applesauce, dried apples, cranberries, almonds, apple juice, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (and up to 3 days).

    a photo of the oat mixture covered with plastic wrap

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

  2. To serve, divide the mixture among 4 bowls. Top each with 1/3 cup sliced apple. If desired, garnish with almonds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon.

    a photo of the muesli divided up into four bowls and topped with apples and nuts

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

To make ahead

Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 1 1/4 cups

Calories 453, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 8mg, Carbohydrates 69g, Total Sugars 23g, Added Sugars 5g, Protein 14g, Fiber 9g, Sodium 273mg, Potassium 467mg

EatingWell.com, January 2024

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