Toasted muesli

Making your own toasted muesli is fun and homemade tastes so much better than bought. Once you've got the hang of it, feel free to experiment with different nuts, fruit and seeds.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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2 cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
¼ cup wheat germ
1 cup rye or bran flakes
⅓ cup hazelnuts, chopped finely
⅓ cup flaked almonds
⅓ cup sultanasgolden raisinsX
⅓ cup dried apricots, chopped
⅓ cup dried figs, chopped

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Place oats, wheat germ and rye or bran flakes on a large baking tray and toast in oven for 10 minutes, tossing mixture on tray halfway through.

2 Pour into a bowl and mix with hazelnuts, almonds and dried fruits. Store in a sealed jar.

HFG tip

Adding 1 cup trim milk to muesli adds 400kJ (96cal), 10g protein, 15g carbs, 120mg sodium and 345mg calcium.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 304 cal

Kilojoules 1270 kJ

Protein 11 g

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 17 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 10 mg

Calcium 100 mg

Iron 3.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.