Easy Homemade Christmas Muesli

We all love a sustainable Christmas gift, and if it’s edible it’s even better! That is why I am sharing my number one go-to edible Christmas gift this year.

This recipe will not only make your kitchen smell like Christmas, it’s easy to make, healthy and delicious! Thank you to my friend and naturopath Johanna Clarke from Franjos Kitchen, this lip smaking recipe will have you and your loved ones inspired to keep up a nutritious brekky throughout the silly season.

P.S. don’t forget to check out our favourite ideas for a greener Christmas ideas.

The perfect sustainable and nutritious Christmas gift.

Healthy Christmas Muesli Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower and sesame work well)
• 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp good quality salt (ie Himalayan salt)
• 2 cup rolled oats (ideally organic as they are extra soft and creamy)
• ½ cup coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup goji berries

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150 degrees
2. Mix well your seeds, nuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt in a bowl so that all ingredients are coated evenly and well.
3. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and put in the oven. Take a look after around 15 minutes, giving it a little shake, pop it back in the oven and keep an eye on it. When it is golden brown, crunchy and yummy, take it out and let it cool.
4. When the mix has cooled, add your rolled oats, coconut flakes, chia seeds, cranberries and goji berries. Mix it up in a bowl and divide into your jars or bags.

By Johanna Clark

The finishing Christmas touch!!

Once cool, pour muesli into sterilised glass jars and decorate with a festive ribbon or fabric topper. (Jars, ribbon and toppers are also a great way to repurposed decluttered fabric & jars)⁠

If saying no to gifts, or reducing the excess “stuff” is on your mind this year check out our latest blog  “How to Politely Say No To Christmas Gifts”.