Mothra

How do you consume Muesli?

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How do you consume Muesli? - Mander

I made a mistake, and bought a bag of muesli thinking it was cereal clusters. There is nobody else to blame other than my stupidity. I don’t think I know how to eat this thing. It’s practically rolled oats with bits of fruit and nuts and all bran kind of cereals added in the mix but hardly noticeable. I tried eating it like cereal, adding it to yoghurt or milk. It tastes like insipid cardboard flakes sprinkled with fruit. I tried cooking porridge with it, that was an improvement but I still find it boring. Perhaps you have some suggestions on how to actually enjoy eating what’s left of it? Bonus points if you know how to make it crunchy. Thanks

Aug 22, 2023 at 7:06amWeb
Show threadcalhoon2005Aug 22, 2023
Add some brown sugar and butter, little bit of flour. Use it as a crumble topping.
Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
Hmm yes this sounds enjoyable, although it requires a bit more effort and ingredients. Will keep in mind, thanks!
Show threadji88aja88aAug 22, 2023
i shelve it
Show threadAntimuttAug 22, 2023
I top it of with the expensive muesli that has the crystallised fruit.
Show threadwalter_wigglesAug 22, 2023

I like to lightly toast it in a pan then add milk (I use almond milk) to the pan and simmer. Stop simmering when it reaches a consistency you like.

You can add anything to it: fruit, nuts, honey… If it comes out too thick just add more milk till you like it.

Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
I guess this is also easy to experiment with, I’ll see how it goes, thanks
Show threadArghblargAug 22, 2023

It’s great stirred into plain or vanilla yoghurt for breakfast. I think that’s in fact the “traditional European” way it’s eaten?

Or at least at nearly every Bed & Breakfast in western Canada that tries to be “Victorian” :)

Show threadbrenneselAug 22, 2023

Coming from Germany, I don’t know if the traditional way to eat muesli is just adding yoghurt. Most people I know normally add fresh milk to it.

Personally, I enjoy my daily Müsli with vanilla soy milk (but I tend to be the only one liking that), fruit skyr (or yogurt), some oatmeal and/or crunchy granola, and most importantly, at least two kinds of fresh fruit, like bananas, peaches, apples, pears, or grapes. Without fruit, it just tastes bland.

Show threadArghblargAug 22, 2023
Oh yes, fruit! I should have included that of course. Some peaches or berries are so good with Muesli.
Show threadvikingAug 22, 2023
Mix it with frozen berries and plain (unsweetened) yoghurt, and let sit in the fridge over night. It’s delicious in the morning.
Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
Huh, overnight you say? I’ll try this, I got all the ingredients already
Show threadvikingAug 22, 2023
Yep, it takes a couple hours for the moisture of the yoghurt to fully seep into the muesli. If it’s too soggy for your taste afterwards, you can always stir some more back in to balance it out, but personally I like it very soggy. It becomes almost porridge-like. If it’s too sour, I’d add honey instead of sugar.
Show threadmaxAug 22, 2023
If you’re not overly concerned with sugar content, try some flavoured milk. I bought some banana flavoured soymilk (Alpro I think) a while ago and put it in the fridge overnight with the oats, was amazing, didn’t even need any added fruits or whatever, though I did add some walnuts I had laying around (after the soaking in the fridge).
Show threadmaxAug 22, 2023
I tried overnight oats with yoghurt once and it failed miserably, the oats didn’t absorb anything. Tried it with some milk later and it was perfect.
Show threadantlionAug 23, 2023
Proper Bircher Muesli right here.
Show threadllukiAug 23, 2023

That doesn’t sound like proper bircher muesli to me. Bircher is: soak oats in water, add grated apple, lemon juice, ground hazelnuts, “Kondensmilch” (like tubed, sweetened concentrated milk).

I usually do it as follows (but it’s not “Bircher”): Mix oats with soymilk, sugar and cinnamon. Sometimes I add a little joghurt to get a denser consistency. Then some fruit. Berries, grated apple or banana (in slices) work well. Mix and soak overnight. Eat cold in the morning. I usually also prep 3 portions and eat them over the next 3 days.

Throw in some chia seeds or ground flaxseed if you want to publish the recipe on a foodblog.

Show threadPotjiePigAug 22, 2023

I assume it’s the ‘swiss style’ raw rolled oats not toasted.

I have it with plain yoghurt and a bit of jam. Milk is nice too. I like the texture and it’s fantastic for your gut.

Having said that you obviously hate that, so try this:

  • Mix equal parts honey, brown sugar and coconut oil (or olive oil you could even add a dollop of butter) and heat in a saucepan until the sugar is melted. (About a 1/3 cup of each should be enough for about 3-4 cups of muesli mixture.) While you wait, put your oven on a medium to low heat like 150C.

  • Separate out the fruit bits and set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients with the melted honey oil mix, and spread out thin on a baking tray (you may want to do batches, keep it spread thin here!

  • Bake on low for about 20-30min, stirring every 5-10min. (Don’t let it burn)

  • Once cool, break it up and add your fruit back, Voila! You have crunchy home made granola cereal! Feel free to add anything else, pecan nuts / almonds / coconut flakes - either raw or toast it with the granola at the beginning. You can’t really go wrong and it’s easy as. The only thing you want to avoid is burning it while you toast it, the burn flavour will take over the whole mix! So keep an eye on it and keep it moving.

    • Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Okay, I might need more ingredients but I like the sound of this. Thanks for the suggestion!
    Show threadIo Sapsai 🌱Aug 22, 2023

    Some brands seem to make it crunchy. I just eat that like cereal with soy milk or yogurt. I made the mistake of buying cheap muesly from the local convenience store and it was exactly how you described it. It was the “let sit overnight” type. Except it had cornflakes in it that would get soggy and fall apart.

    I forced myself to eat most of it, the rest went to my local murder of crows who picked at the dried fruit and cornflakes and left the oats to the pigeons to deal with. I guess I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like them.

    As for the crunchiness, maybe try making it into granola in the oven? Not sure if that would work but it’s worth a shot.

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Heh, that’s funny. I’m learning with this post that there are two muesli types and I was unlucky enough to get the overnight type too. Some people are suggesting toasting and baking too, I’ll have fun with that
    Show threadTaldenNZAug 22, 2023

    It requires careful preparation to really enjoy.
    Storage is easy though.I like to keep a whole shelf of the stuff.

     

    Preferably in a building, maybe a store, a properly safe distance from where I shop just in case anyone accidentally discovers it and brings some home…

    Show threadCarighan MaconarAug 22, 2023
    Best float it with Whiskey.
    Show threadoselectoAug 22, 2023
    Honestly this is just what natural food tastes like when not filled with sugar. It takes a little getting used to if you are normally having processed stuff.
    Show threadWhatAmLemmyAug 22, 2023

    I eat a lot of sweets… Like, I will eat a stool-liquifying amount of nutella by the spoon if given the opportunity… But I mostly drink water and the only time I do soft drink is as a mixer. When I drink coke or eat most cereals I am disgusted by the diabetus-inducing gluttony of sugar. When I eat a jar of Nutella I know what the fuck I signed up for. When I eat cereal I expect carbs and fibre; not a heart attack.

    It’s amazing how much you notice sugar when you cut it out of your diet. Store bought shit tastes sickly-sweet after only a couple of weeks of keto.

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Really? My problem is the texture, not the sweetness. Literally like chewing cardboard.
    Show threadMaoo [none/use name]Aug 22, 2023
    With chagrin
    Show threadHyperrealityAug 22, 2023

    Traditionally meusli was never meant to be eaten with milk (or yoghurt for that matter). You're not alone in not liking it either.

    Try apple juice instead,perhaps throw in some berries or sliced apple.

    Show thread∟⊔⊤∦∣≶Aug 22, 2023

    Mainline it.

    Put that shit in a blender and inject it straight into your arm.

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    I like your style
    Show threadDmianAug 22, 2023
    I take it with liquid yoghurt. Take it daily and your trips to the bathroom will be a delight (nice fiber in these that your guts will appreciate).
    Show threadBrainsplooshAug 22, 2023

    If you don’t like the texture, you can let it sit in the liquid for a bit to soften.

    Thicker liquids like (like Turkish or Greek style) yoghurt will take longer, for me about 5 minutes, but I’m guessing you like it mushier. Some have suggested overnight (an unforgivable sin IMHO), but you can easily try it at different intervals to see when is right for you.

    With milk it soaks faster, might be enough for you with 10 minutes.

    The flavors and textures do come from the grains and fruits being only lightly processed though, it might be that you need to transition yourself to it. Feel free to add stuff to get the right texture and flavors, and maybe work backwards from there?

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Yeah, as I said making porridge with it ( adding water and cooking it) improved it slightly, but I want crunch, not mush. I’m not a fan of porridge because of the mushyness. It’s still better than chewing dry cardboard though. If this was like crushed bricks instead, I wouldn’t complain.
    Show threadPrettyFlyForAFatGuyAug 22, 2023
    I like to sweeten mine with honey
    Show threadPagingDoctorLoveAug 22, 2023
    Try baking it like granola. Mix it with a little honey and maybe more dried fruit if you like that, spread a thin layer on an oiled baking sheet, and bake slow and low until it’s crisp. Should improve the texture and make it a better contrast with the yogurt.
    Show threadflambonksciousAug 22, 2023

    Yes, this is great advice. Toasted is awesome.

    Never did it on a very low heat, myself, though…

    Show threadPagingDoctorLoveAug 22, 2023
    I guess “very low” is subjective. When my oven is on I’m usually broiling, so I’m probably not the best at estimating.
    Show threadredAug 22, 2023

    Coming from the Land of Muesli, it’s really quite simple and it’s really the same way we eat any cereal over here:

    • put Muesli in a small bowl
    • add fresh (ideally cold) cow milk
    • eat it all with a spoon

    If you like it a bit sweeter, mix a fruit yoghurt into it. Personally, I add the yoghurt after the Muesli and stir/mix it a bit before adding the milk.

    Of course you can also add fresh sweet fruits (bananas, apples, strawberries, peaches, etc.) cut into slices/cubes.

    If you prefer vegan milk alternatives, oat milk works great. Honestly, I think a good oat milk complements the Muesli (which usually contains oats) better than cow milk and I would suggest everyone try it.

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Today I learned there are two types of muesli and I got the non toasted one apparently and unfortunately. Do you also have this distinction wherever you are from?
    Show threadhypnotoadAug 22, 2023

    It’s Switzerland. While I don’t know the answer to your question, having grown up there and in the states, I wanted to compare the cereal industries and how they tried to promote a healthier lifestyle. Then this happened: (from Wikipedia)

    An early proponent of the germ theory of disease, Kellogg was well ahead of his time in relating intestinal flora and the presence of bacteria in the intestines to health and disease. The sanitarium approached treatment in a holistic manner, actively promoting vegetarianism, nutrition, the use of enemas to clear “intestinal flora”, exercise, sun-bathing, and hydrotherapy, as well as the abstention from smoking tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages, and sexual activity. Kellogg dedicated the last 30 years of his life to promoting eugenics and segregation.

    😳

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023
    Yes… That and the corn flakes backstory about not masturbating iirc? Not surprising but still interesting, thanks for sharing
    Show threadTussAug 22, 2023

    Just eat it with a yoghurt. I prefer sweet yoghurts but greek yoghurt is also nice some times.

    I dunno. I just like müsli.

    Show threadredAug 22, 2023

    Not sure what toasted means exactly in this context, but I guess traditionally we have non-toasted Muesli.

    But nowadays we have many variations, some that would probably be more to your tasting (with corn flakes and crisp clusters) and some (even) less so.

    Show threadblackbrookAug 23, 2023
    Try toasting it, maybe you’ll like it better. Spread some out on a sheet pan and stick it in the oven… Alternately toss it around in a frying pan. Doing so with a little butter might enhance the taste as well.
    Show threadMothraAug 23, 2023
    I did this morning, and you’re not wrong! Toasting on a pan actually made it much crispier. I’m still hoping to bake clusters with it, once I’m done experimenting I’ll update the post. Cheers
    Show threadmaxAug 22, 2023
    Lmao why even specify cow milk, any milk is fine. You even mention how you prefer oat milk afterwards 🤯
    Show threadredAug 22, 2023
    I was talking about the traditional way of eating it and that’s with cow milk. I specified it precisely because I’m making a contrasting recommendation later on.
    Show threadFoodDudeAug 22, 2023
    Make muesli bars with it. Make a simple syrup add and mix. Push in to a mold , let it cool and cut in to bars. Loads of Recipes online
    Show threadSquidsAug 22, 2023

    If you don’t like it as a ceral, you could try making biscuits out of it? Rolled oats biscuits are pretty good

    I know I’m risking my citizenship here but you could try doing an Anzac biscuit like thing to it. Super simple biscuit that lasts forever that just needs rolled oats, golden syrup, bicarb, coconut, and some flour.

    Alternatively you could make a muesli bar and eat that. I know they’re not that healthy but when you’re making it yourself you can like control that sort of thing

    Show threadMothraAug 22, 2023

    Heh Anzac biscuits are nice! Some people have suggested baking and toasting in different ways, I just don’t have any ingredients to do so.

    If overnight method or plain baking doesn’t work, I might also risk my citizenship and buy ingredients to bake something next time I get groceries. Cheers

    Show threadFree Palestine 🇵🇸Aug 22, 2023
    Americans when they eat something that is not filled with 150 (imperial) tons of sugar…
    Show threadKoraborosAug 23, 2023

    Lol seriously. I had the hardest time finding granola without added sugar and realized that muesli is what I’m looking for.

    It’s awesome in Greek yogurt and blueberries.

    Show threadtallwookieAug 23, 2023

    dont use milk, use heavy cream

    dont add sugar, add honey

    granola is superior in every conceivable way though, so make this purchase a learning experience.

    Show threadddonuts4Aug 23, 2023
    Are you aware that granola is basically muesli with sugar and/or honey?
    Show threadPixeIOrangeAug 23, 2023
    I would be full after two spoons.
    Show threadHomesliceAbeAug 23, 2023
    I was about to comment something along the lines of “You add water and drink it, dumbass” but then I realized that it does not, in fact, say metamucil. I’m the dumbass.
    Show threaddillydoggAug 23, 2023

    I use Greek yogurt and a bit of honey. Eventually you may not need the honey if you are trying to reduce the added sugar.

    I find the texture is better if I let the muesli sit in th3 yogurt for 30 mins or so

    Show threadSecretPancakeAug 24, 2023

    Looking at the muesli, it seems to be mostly rolled oats with very little extras added. That can only taste bland. Usually it should have a lot more variety. Maybe its meant to be just a base?

    As a kid I used to eat lots of rolled oats with cocoa milk.