Muesli with Cranberries and Flaxseed
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 313.5
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 300.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 44.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 15.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Muesli with Cranberries and Flaxseed calories by ingredient
Introduction
Muesli, the German word for "mixture," typically refers to a breakfast cereal of grains, dried fruit, and nuts. A hearty breakfast like this—full of heart-healthy fats, whole grains, calcium- and protein-rich yogurt, and dried fruits—will help you stay full all morning. Use Greek yogurt to add more protein or use flavored yogurt to add a little sweetness. Muesli, the German word for "mixture," typically refers to a breakfast cereal of grains, dried fruit, and nuts. A hearty breakfast like this—full of heart-healthy fats, whole grains, calcium- and protein-rich yogurt, and dried fruits—will help you stay full all morning. Use Greek yogurt to add more protein or use flavored yogurt to add a little sweetness.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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* 2 cups regular oats
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 1/3 cup wheat germ
* 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
* 1/4 cup maple syrup
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
* 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
* 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
* 3 tablespoons pumpkinseed kernels, toasted
* 3 cups plain fat-free yogurt
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Directions
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; pour milk over mixture, stirring to combine. Cover and chill 3 hours or overnight.
2. Combine nuts and pumpkinseed kernels in a small bowl. Spoon 3/4 cup oat mixture into each of 6 bowls. Top each serving with 1/2 cup yogurt; sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons nut mixture, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon maple syrup.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYANSTEFFY.
2. Combine nuts and pumpkinseed kernels in a small bowl. Spoon 3/4 cup oat mixture into each of 6 bowls. Top each serving with 1/2 cup yogurt; sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons nut mixture, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon maple syrup.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYANSTEFFY.