Charmaine’s Chocolate Orange & Cherry Muesli
This nutrient dense recipe makes for a quick, satisfying and budget friendly breakfast (or after-school snack) the whole family can enjoy. Grab the kids, roll up your sleeves and whip up this simple dish together. No doubt this muesli will be your new go-to family favourite! See more of Charmaine’s recipes here: https://charmainebroughton.ca/product/my-new-cookbook-delicious-doable-recipes-for-real-and-everyday-life/
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A quick & easy breakfast that your kids will enjoy!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (250 mL) large flake oats
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cherries (or other dried fruit)
- 1/4 (60 mL) quality cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) each of green pumpkin seeds and shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) each of ground flaxseed, chia seeds and hemp seeds
- 1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek style yogurt (I like full-fat)
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk (I use almond milk, but cows milk can be use – orange juice can also be substituted)
- finely grated zest of one orange
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) Crosby’s Maple + Molasses (click here for product info)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
- 2 small Ontario apples; well washed, cored and grated (or finely diced) *leave skin on for added fibre
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Stir well before serving.
- Makes 4 cups (1 L).
Notes
Delicious and Doable Tips!
- Use raisins, sliced dried apricots, or dried cranberries instead of dried cherries
- For more of a chocolaty boost add ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips to mixture before stirring.
