Muesli

Muesli is a mix of grains combined with nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Grape Tree Muesli Base is a blend of barley, wheat, oats and rye. Use it as the foundation to create a personalised muesli mixture or as a quick go-to snack.

For a ready-made muesli mix, try Mornflake Crispy Fruit, Nut & Seed Muesli, containing raisins, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, apricots and apples. If you’re a lover of coconut, you’ll enjoy Mornflake Fruit And Nut Muesli, which has a mixture of juicy raisins and dates with a sprinkle of coconut flakes.

Nutritional benefits of muesli

Muesli is low in sugar and a filling breakfast. Its slow-releasing energy keeps you full for longer, so there’s less temptation to have a mid-morning biscuit! If that wasn’t enough, it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals.

Bursting with vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 extracts as many nutrients from your food as possible. The essential vitamin helps the body convert food into energy so you can feel refreshed and full of life throughout the day.

Full of antioxidants

Anti-oxidants are vital to protect your body against stress, inflammation and free radicals. When you have plenty of anti-oxidants you’re less likely to suffer from burnout, have better skin and an increase in energy.

High in copper

The blend of grains, nuts, seeds and fruit in muesli means you’ll get a dose of copper. The mineral is crucial for your immune system, helping white blood cells to create antibodies and fight viruses. 

Boosts fibre

You need 30 grams of fibre daily, but most adults are at least 10 grams short. Grape Tree’s muesli base contains 11 grams of fibre per 100 grams, making an excellent fibrous breakfast. Get even more fibre by embellishing with pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds and diced apricots for a crunchy and sweet bowl of goodness.

Abundant in magnesium

Your body needs magnesium to help you sleep at night. But don’t worry, you won’t nod off if you eat muesli first thing in the morning. Instead, it enables you to release sleep hormones at the right time (i.e., when you’re going to bed). It also makes a great bedtime snack if you’re feeling peckish.

Easy ways to eat muesli

You can add different things to your muesli, making it incredibly versatile. Here are some of our ideas to get a helping of muesli:

Eat as a breakfast cereal - Put the sugary cereal to the side and fill your bowl with soft muesli. Top with dried fruit (what about freeze-dried strawberries?) and almond or nut milk for a plant-based breakfast.

Overnight muesli - Just like overnight oats, you can make overnight muesli. Put four to six tablespoons of muesli into a jar (depending on how much you want) and cover with a milk of your choice. Leave overnight, then grab from the fridge in the morning and add a topping.

Combine with yoghurt - Muesli doesn’t just go with cereal. Get a portion of yoghurt, then layer with muesli, followed by fruit, seeds and nuts like chopped walnuts, dried raspberries and chia seeds.

Make muesli bars - Instead of buying pre-made energy bars from the supermarket, make your own! Use muesli as the base and combine it with sugar, butter, honey and chopped fruit before setting it in the fridge. 

Whizz into smoothies - Muesli is a fantastic way to thicken smoothies and get added fibre. Pop a tablespoon into your shake or smoothie and whizz for a creamy texture.

Personalise your muesli or get a ready-made blend and start the day with fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Boost your blood flow and improve your heart health with Grape Tree’s muesli range.