Toasted Muesli with Almonds, Coconut and Dark Chocolate

Toasted Muesli with Almonds, Coconut and Dark Chocolate
Toasted Muesli with Almonds, Coconut and Dark Chocolate
Simple and delicious toasted muesli with almonds, coconut and dark chocolate. This muesli is a healthy, homemade breakfast. Feel free to change up the mix-ins; just replace the almonds, coconut and chocolate with about 3 cups nuts and/or dried fruit (add the dried fruit after the muesil has cooled, like you do with the chocolate in the recipe below). Recipe yields approximately 7 cups muesli.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 7
vegan vegetarian white meat free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 4 cups bob's red mill gluten-free old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups large unsweetened coconut flakes
  • scant 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • milk of choice (i like almond milk) or plain yogu
  • sliced bananas berries or fruit of choice
  • Carbohydrate 6.29879526847752 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 10.3855353571447 g
  • Fiber 2.66061424282619 g
  • Protein 4.46433 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.785046964286047 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 cup (25g)
  • Sodium 0.530633928654651 mg
  • Sugar 3.63818102565133 g
  • Trans Fat 0.574811 g
  • Calories 130 calories

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For easy cleanup, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (I was out, so I did not and it was fine). In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, salt and cinnamon. Mix well. Pour in the maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract and mix well. Do NOT add the chocolate chips; we're saving those for later. Pour the mixture onto your baking sheet and bake until the oats and coconut flakes are lightly golden and fragrant, tossing halfway, about 15 minutes. Let the muesli cool completely before mixing in the chocolate chips (if you add them too soon, the chips will melt and you'll have a delicious mess of chocolatey muesli). Serve individual portions in bowls with almond milk or yogurt. I like to let my muesli rest for a few minutes so the oats soften up a bit. Enjoy! Store cooled muesli in a freezer-safe bag with the air squeezed out. It keeps best in the freezer (no defrosting time required).