Homemade High-Fibre Toasted Muesli
Crunchy, naturally sweetened and packed with fibre, healthy fats and plant diversity, this homemade toasted muesli is a delicious alternative to many supermarket cereals. Unlike many packaged options, you know exactly what's going into it, no hidden sugars, unnecessary additives or misleading marketing claims.
Makes: Approximately 10–12 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup ground linseeds (flaxseed)
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional)
Once cooled, stir through:
½ cup freeze-dried berries or dried blueberries (optional)
Method
Preheat your oven to 160°C fan bake.
Combine the oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, linseeds, coconut and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Mix the olive oil, vanilla and maple syrup together before pouring over the dry ingredients.
Stir well until everything is lightly coated.
Spread evenly over two lined baking trays.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring every 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
Allow the muesli to cool completely before adding the freeze-dried berries and storing in an airtight container.
Tracy's Nutrition Tip
One of the easiest ways to improve your breakfast is to make it yourself. Many supermarket cereals are marketed as healthy but can still be surprisingly high in added sugars and low in fibre. Making your own muesli means you're in control of the ingredients, allowing you to increase the nuts, seeds and fibre while keeping added sugars to a minimum.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Natural Greek yoghurt
Unsweetened kefir
Fresh berries
Sliced kiwifruit
Stewed apples with cinnamon
A sprinkle of extra chia or flaxseed
For additional protein, add a spoonful of cottage cheese or a handful of roasted nuts on the side.
Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health
This recipe contains a wide variety of plant foods, helping to increase dietary diversity—one of the simplest ways to support a healthy gut microbiome.
It also provides:
✔ A good source of dietary fibre to nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
✔ Healthy fats from nuts and seeds to support overall wellbeing.
✔ Naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, zinc and vitamin E.
✔ Minimal added sugar compared with many commercially available breakfast cereals.
Small changes like swapping a processed cereal for a homemade alternative can make a meaningful difference to your fibre intake and help support more stable energy levels throughout the morning.
Enjoy!
