Tips to add Muesli in your Breakfast

Table of Content

• Benefits of Muesli

• Muesli - Nutritional Value Per Bowl

• Tips to add Muesli to Breakfast

• Take-Home Points

• FAQ on Tips to add Muesli in your Breakfast

Introduction

Breakfast is commonly referred to as the most crucial meal of the day and has recently been linked to weight management, reducing health risk factors, and improving cognitive function, while the exact health advantages of breakfast are still unclear from the research at this time. There are numerous studies that compare the daily food and nutrient intakes of breakfast eaters and skippers, as well as thorough reports on how much breakfast contributes to daily food and nutrient intakes. So now you know how important the very first meal of your day is. Now the question comes: what should you eat in your breakfast considering it is such an important meal?

We as Indians have a great variety of foods that we can opt for as breakfast but it is important that our very first meal of the day is a healthy one and doesn't contribute to making us ill. Living in the rat race world with such a sedentary lifestyle, we need to make sure that the breakfast we have is not just quick to make and eat but also healthy at the same time. For that we have quite a few options like bread, cornflakes and Cereals. One such healthy option that you can choose as your breakfast is muesli. Yes, you read it right, muesli is a very good breakfast option and you should try to add it to your breakfast.

A healthy breakfast and brunch choice made with raw, rolled oats and a variety of other breakfast foods, muesli is high in fiber and protein.

Originally a dry cereal composed of toasted whole oats, nuts, fruit, and wheat flakes, muesli has transformed into a breakfast choice that comes in a variety of combinations and can be soaked and practically marinated overnight. Consider grains, fresh or dried fruits, seeds, and nuts. The vitamin-rich, iron- and magnesium-rich combination can also be combined with milk (cow, soy, almond), yogurt, or fruit juice and refrigerated overnight. Granola and muesli are frequently compared, however muesli is usually a more natural choice and contains less sugar, making it the better choice of the two.

You can make muesli with almond milk, chocolates, honey, and fresh fruits of your choice for a delectable start to the day. 

Benefits of Muesli

Many individuals are not aware of the advantages of muesli, they are unaware of how it can keep them healthy and help them lose weight without engaging in strenuous exercise.

Here are some benefits of muesli: 

1. High fiber and whole grain

2. Healthy energy source 

3. Helps in weight loss

4. Good source of protein 

5. Diabetes-friendly food

6. Reduces cholesterol and heart-friendly 

7. Strengthens your bones

8. Good source of omega-3 

9. Good source of iron

10. Rich in minerals

11. Rich in vitamins 

12. Good for your eyes

Muesli - Nutritional Value Per Bowl

• Fiber - 6.2 gm in 1 cup of muesli (100g) [COM]

• Carbohydrates- 66.1 gm in 1 COM (85g)

• Protein - 8.2 gm in 1COM  (85g)

• Sugar - 26.4 gm in 1 COM (85g)

• Vitamin D - 0.6 mcg in 1 COM (85g)

• Omega 3 fatty acid - 3.4 gm in 1 COM (100g)

• Iron – 7.44g

• Magnesium – 66.3mg

• Phosphorus – 206.55mg

• Sodium – 196.35mg

• Zinc – 3.1mg

• Copper – 0.33mg

• Manganese – 1.85mg

• Selenium – 14.7mcg

• Calories  - 289 in 1 COM

Tips to add Muesli to Breakfast

Despite the enormous health benefits, muesli can be found as a bland and a boring breakfast by most people. Here are some tips to add muesli to your breakfast.

1. The basic muesli breakfast  

Yes, a basic muesli breakfast where you just add your choice of milk to a bowl of muesli is both convenient to cook and tasty to eat! Muesli, combined with the goodness of milk, serves as a healthy and convenient option for breakfast.

2. Muesli with yogurt

You might be shocked, but even yogurt is a healthy and tasty combination with a  bowl of muesli. You can go for either plain yogurt or for a flavor of your choice. Yogurt contains prebiotic which are good for your gut. When added with muesli, they can be a healthy as well as tasty breakfast option.

3. Overnight soaked muesli

Sounds strange? Well, you'd be shocked to know how many individuals out there are having overnight soaked muesli. You can soak it with a bowl of milk or curd and serve it with freshly chopped fruits or dry fruits. Since it is soft, it's both easy to chew and digest!

4. Muesli with fruits

You can add freshly chopped fruits of your choice to your bowl of muesli. Fruits are natural sources of sweets and so many kinds of vitamins and minerals. They would just add to the benefits of muesli making it a more healthy and tasty breakfast choice.

5. Combination of dry fruits with a bowl of muesli 

Doesn't that sound tasty to you? Well, what if we tell you that muesli with dry fruits is a match made in heaven. Yes, not just a tasty combo but also rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Moreover since they don't contain any kind of sweeteners or salt they act as the perfect meal for people suffering with high blood sugar levels and also help you keep your calorie intake in check! So go grab a  bowl of muesli and add your choice of favorite dry fruits to it and savor it!

6. Muesli smoothie

Yes you read it right, a smoothie made with muesli. If you don't like milk or curd, smoothies can be a very good option for you. You get the benefits of the fruits and flavors of your choice along with the convenience to have your smoothie "on the go". 

7. Muesli with juice

Are you allergic to milk? Well, then we have a very good option for you. Try having it with your favorite fruit juice. Yes, just add a glass of your favorite juice to your bowl of muesli as an alternative to milk or curd and savor it. 

8. Applesauce Muesli 

This option serves as the perfect meal for someone who is lactose intolerant and wants to include muesli in their breakfast. The goodness of muesli added with the antioxidants of applesauce make this combination a really healthy option for breakfast.

9. Muesli Bars

For someone who is always getting late or always in a hurry, grab and go muesli bars are a perfect bite to eat. Unlike other chocolate bars, which are rich in sugar, fats and complex carbohydrates, ready to eat muesli bars are low in sugars, fats and complex carbohydrates making them easier to digest and a healthier alternative.

Take-Home Points

Muesli is an excellent alternative to unhealthy breakfast and snacking since it is a rich source of vitamins and proteins. So now you know, if you want to switch to something healthier than your oily breakfast or just a cup of coffee on an empty stomach, muesli is a good option.