A healthy diet starts in the morning, giving the body energy and vitality for the day. Crunchy muesli contains lots of nutrients, important vitamins and minerals. Not only is it deliciously crunchy, it also satisfies you for a long time.
Granola muesli can be prepared in a variety of ways and in a short time. Ingredients such as fruit, berries, nuts, seeds and kernels give your crunch a personal flavour. However, many crunchy mueslis contain high concentrations of sugar and fat.
In addition, many manufacturers still use environmentally harmful palm oil in the production of their products. In this article, you will learn what you should know about the delicious crunchy muesli.
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What exactly is crunchy muesli?
Granola was first mentioned in literature in 1863. James Caleb Jackson launched the first wholegrain breakfast cereals on the market and is considered the inventor of granola. Like muesli, the baked cereal flakes contain dried fruit, nuts, grains and seeds. The difference lies in the preparation.
For a healthy granola, the oat flakes are baked with honey, maple syrup or agave syrup. This gives it its consistency and makes it nice and crunchy. It tastes great with yoghurt or milk. You can also enjoy it as a dry snack between meals.
What ingredients does crunchy muesli contain?
Crunchy muesli can be made from a variety of grains. It can be made with spelt flakes, oat flakes or a mixture of flakes. Cane sugar, honey, agave syrup or maple syrup are all suitable sweeteners. Nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or pine nuts can be added to refine the crunchy muesli. It is also possible to add seeds, fresh fruit and spices.
Recipe for your healthy and delicious crunchy muesli
You can order the ingredients online directly from Verival. You will need:
- 200g wholemeal flakes
- 50g seed mix (chia seeds, flax, flea, hemp seeds)
- 50g kernel mix
- 50g nuts
- 50g dried fruit
- 40ml agave syrup
- 20ml sunflower oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (top and bottom heat). Line the baking tray with baking paper. Put the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well with the agave syrup and sunflower oil. Spread the mixture on the baking tray lined with baking paper. Then bake at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes, turning regularly. Allow the baked oats to cool. Transfer to a container, seal airtight and store away from light. Your crunchy muesli will keep for about 2 weeks.
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When is crunchy muesli no longer healthy?
Crunchy muesli often contains a lot of sugar and fat. For a healthy breakfast, you should not consume more than 550 calories. The sugar requirement for a healthy adult is about 60g per day, and the fat requirement is about 65g per day.
Therefore, you should pay attention to the nutritional information on the package insert. In addition, look for the ‘Bio’ eco-label when buying. This ensures that this natural product is free from harmful substances.
Healthy crunchy muesli – what should I look out for?
When buying a crunchy muesli, you should definitely look at the ingredients. A healthy muesli should contain over 50% flakes.
You should also pay attention to the sugar and fat content, as these vary greatly in the different crunchy mueslis on the market. Check the nutrition table and choose products that have been minimally processed. Or simply make your own granola from oats.
You can also save calories by using milk alternatives or low-fat dairy products. Top your crunchy oats with lots of fresh fruit and berries or combine them with oat porridge. Fruit is filling and gives your body lots of vitamins and minerals.
If you want to do something good for the environment, you should buy palm oil-free products.
Oats, spelt oats
Oats, as well as spelt flakes, are very healthy. They serve a healthy diet and are suitable for weight loss. The cereals contain a lot of vitamin B and phosphorus. They support cell growth and metabolism. The contained silicic acid promotes mental vitality and promotes the ability to concentrate.
Avoid cheap sugars
Many crunchy mueslis contain high fructose, made from corn or wheat starch. This cheap sugar substitute has a much higher fructose content than ordinary household sugar.
Sunflower oil instead of palm oil
To protect the environment, crunchy muesli should be made with sunflower oil. Every year, large areas of rainforest are cleared by fire to create palm oil plantations, and CO2 emissions are increased to a maximum. Corrupt practices also drive people out of their homes and encourage forced and child labour.
Milk, yoghurt and milk alternatives
The cereal flakes can be refined with dairy products such as yoghurt, kefir or Greek yoghurt. For vegans, there are plant-based milk alternatives such as oat milk, almond milk, rice milk or soy milk that can be used for muesli.
The right toppings – fruit, berries, nuts
The right toppings are the icing on the cake for your crunchy muesli. Seasonal fruits and berries are ideal for this. Nuts such as cashews, walnuts or almonds are the perfect way to round off your crunchy muesli and give it an extra crispy effect.
Crunchy muesli from Verival
Like all Verival products, the organic crunchy mueslis are handmade. Selected ingredients, such as freeze-dried, high-quality fruits and nuts, give the recipes a crisp and crunchy taste.
