10 Easy Homemade Muesli and Granola Recipes!

When you think of muesli, you can think of granola, except it’s not baked. But, it still has all the same components as granola including; grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. It can be perfect to top your vegan yogurt with, throw ontop of a smoothie bowl, or just snack on it by itself how it is. Granola is not much different, but it is usually baked with a sweetener and oil to bind the ingredients together. Check out this list of 15 muesli and granola recipes to see what you think!

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1. Sunflower Muesli

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This Sunflower Muesli by Crissy Cavanaugh is about to be your new pantry staple. Pair it with almond milk or make it into overnight oats!

2. Cinnamon Crunch Granola

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You are searching for a sugar- and oil-free granola recipe that does not have an overwhelming list of ingredients? Then stop right there! This easy and tasty Cinnamon Crunch Granola by Melanie Jacobs is much better (and healthier) than all those boxed varieties from the store.

3. Chai Roasted Muesli

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This Chai Roasted Muesli by Jenny Mustard is so great for an autumn morning breakfast with the warming flavors of the chai spices. And it’s super easy to make too. This is also a nut-free and gluten-free version (as long as you’re using gluten-free oats), so it’s allergy-friendly and packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fiber – from the sunflower and flax seeds, dried fruit, oats and puffed rice. Toasting the muesli gives it a deeper flavor and chewier consistency.

4. Buckwheat Granola

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This Buckwheat Granola by Natalie Yonan will give you the perfect amount of crunch for all your breakfast bowls! Put it on top of smoothies, coconut yogurt, oatmeal, or just grab a handful for a snack. Store-bought granola can be secretly unhealthy with tons of sugar and very little fiber! A healthy breakfast granola should be the exact opposite! Try this buckwheat granola instead! It is rich in nuts & seeds with plenty of healthy fats. Super nutritious, energy-boosting, and so tasty! You can even change out the seeds, nuts, and/or spices to have some variation.

5. Super-Seedy Muesli Bars

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These Super-Seedy Muesli Bars by Anthea Cheng are really easy to make, and they can be packed with whatever ingredients you like! The dates are a wholesome natural sweetener, and when paired with a liquid sweetener, the dry ingredients stick together to form a slab of seedy goodness. These can be enjoyed on the go, such as on a hiking trip.

6. Banana Coconut Cashew Granola

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This Banana Coconut Cashew Granola by Angelina Papanikolaou is the granola of your tropical dreams. Bananas, toasted coconut, roasted cashews, maple syrup. Think tropical banana bread but in granola form. This homemade healthy Banana Coconut Cashew Granola is crunchy, tropical, and completely addicting – made with just a few healthy ingredients!

7. Bircher Muesli with Chocolate Chia Pudding

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This Bircher Muesli with Chocolate Chia Pudding by Amarillis Moldes is a very easy recipe for busy mornings. The good thing about this kind of recipe? TOPPINGS! You can choose the ones according to tastes and seasons!

8. Matcha Granola

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While many of us know that it is good to include a variety of nuts and seeds in our diet, it can sometimes get boring to just carry around mixed nuts for snacking. This Matcha Granola by Alex Edmondson aims to get you out of that rut! Tossed with matcha powder and a bit of vanilla extract, this granola has tons of good-for-you ingredients like almonds, cashews, pecans, as well as hemp, chia, and pumpkin seeds. Your morning bowl of oatmeal just got a little more exciting!

9. Caramelized Buckwheat Muesli With Fresh Fruit

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Muesli is a great breakfast for those of us who want something that’ll keep us going until lunch time. In this Caramelized Buckwheat Muesli With Fresh Fruit by Julie Van den Kerchove buckwheat is dehydrated until the outside begins to caramelize, leaving it with a sweet and roasted flavor that perfectly contrasts the fresh fruit. This is a breakfast that’s sweet, crunchy, and satisfying!

10. Hazelnut Granola

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Want something tasty, nutritious and satisfying for breakfast? Look no further than this Hazelnut Granola by Lenia Patsi. It’ll go great on vegan yogurt, with plant-based milk, or just by itself. Check it out!

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