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How do you consume Muesli?

Edit: I’ve found a method to improve this, I’ll edit the post below. Photo attached!

I made a mistake, and bought a bag of muesli thinking it was cereal clusters. There is nobody else to blame other than my stupidity.

I don’t think I know how to eat this thing. It’s practically rolled oats with bits of fruit and nuts and all bran kind of cereals added in the mix but hardly noticeable.

I tried eating it like cereal, adding it to yoghurt or milk. It tastes like insipid cardboard flakes sprinkled with fruit. I tried cooking porridge with it, that was an improvement but I still find it boring.

Perhaps you have some suggestions on how to actually enjoy eating what’s left of it? Bonus points if you know how to make it crunchy.

Thanks

Edit: I don’t typically add sugar to things or even buy sugary cereal. My problem with this thing is the texture first and foremost. Thanks for your concern on how much processed foods I don’t buy or like are harming my life.

Edit 2: Tried the overnight method, it’s better than porridge as the consistency is much firmer and less slimey. Plus, it’s cold already.

Toasting or baking on a tray makes it so much better and crispy, it doesn’t feel chewing cardboard anymore.

Finally I tried making clusters and this is the best method for me. Just let the muesli soak a few hours in water until it takes a semisolid consistency. I spread the paste in blotches on a tray, and baked for around an hour at low heat. These clusters are very crunchy!

Photo shows the round container with the muesli straight out of the bag vs the toasted and clustered versions I made in the other container.

SecretPancake , (edited )

Looking at the muesli, it seems to be mostly rolled oats with very little extras added. That can only taste bland. Usually it should have a lot more variety. Maybe its meant to be just a base?

As a kid I used to eat lots of rolled oats with cocoa milk. I was so simple back then.

dillydogg ,

I use Greek yogurt and a bit of honey. Eventually you may not need the honey if you are trying to reduce the added sugar.

I find the texture is better if I let the muesli sit in th3 yogurt for 30 mins or so

HomesliceAbe ,

I was about to comment something along the lines of “You add water and drink it, dumbass” but then I realized that it does not, in fact, say metamucil. I’m the dumbass.

tallwookie ,
@tallwookie@lemmy.world avatar

dont use milk, use heavy cream

dont add sugar, add honey

granola is superior in every conceivable way though, so make this purchase a learning experience.

ddonuts4 ,

Are you aware that granola is basically muesli with sugar and/or honey?

PixeIOrange ,

I would be full after two spoons.

netchami ,

Americans when they eat something that is not filled with 150 (imperial) tons of sugar…

Koraboros ,

Lol seriously. I had the hardest time finding granola without added sugar and realized that muesli is what I’m looking for.

It’s awesome in Greek yogurt and blueberries.

Squids ,

If you don’t like it as a ceral, you could try making biscuits out of it? Rolled oats biscuits are pretty good. I know I’m risking my Australian citizenship here but you could try doing an Anzac biscuit like thing to it. Super simple biscuit that lasts forever that just needs rolled oats, golden syrup, bicarb, coconut, and some flour.

Alternatively you could make a muesli bar and eat that. I know they’re not that healthy but when you’re making it yourself you can like control that sort of thing

(I personally eat muesli with yoghurt so there’s a bit of body to the entire thing, but that’s already been suggested)

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

Heh Anzac biscuits are nice! Some people have suggested baking and toasting in different ways, I just don’t have any ingredients to do so.

If overnight method or plain baking doesn’t work, I might also risk my citizenship and buy ingredients to bake something next time I get groceries. Cheers

FoodDude ,
@FoodDude@feddit.nl avatar

Make muesli bars with it. Make a simple syrup add and mix. Push in to a mold , let it cool and cut in to bars. Loads of Recipes online

red ,

Coming from the Land of Muesli, it’s really quite simple and it’s really the same way we eat any cereal over here:

  • put Muesli in a small bowl
  • add fresh (ideally cold) cow milk
  • eat it all with a spoon (quickly, before it loses most texture and becomes a soggy pulp / porridge-like)

If you like it a bit sweeter, mix a fruit yoghurt into it. Personally, I add the yoghurt after the Muesli and stir/mix it a bit before adding the milk.

Of course you can also add fresh sweet fruits (bananas, apples, strawberries, peaches, etc.) cut into slices/cubes.

If you prefer vegan milk alternatives, oat milk works great. Honestly, I think a good oat milk complements the Muesli (which usually contains oats) better than cow milk and I would suggest everyone try it.

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

Today I learned there are two types of muesli and I got the non toasted one apparently and unfortunately. Do you also have this distinction wherever you are from?

hypnotoad ,

It’s Switzerland. While I don’t know the answer to your question, having grown up there and in the states, I wanted to compare the cereal industries and how they tried to promote a healthier lifestyle. Then this happened: (from Wikipedia)

An early proponent of the germ theory of disease, Kellogg was well ahead of his time in relating intestinal flora and the presence of bacteria in the intestines to health and disease. The sanitarium approached treatment in a holistic manner, actively promoting vegetarianism, nutrition, the use of enemas to clear “intestinal flora”, exercise, sun-bathing, and hydrotherapy, as well as the abstention from smoking tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages, and sexual activity. Kellogg dedicated the last 30 years of his life to promoting eugenics and segregation.

😳

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

Yes… That and the corn flakes backstory about not masturbating iirc? Not surprising but still interesting, thanks for sharing

Tuss ,

Just eat it with a yoghurt. I prefer sweet yoghurts but greek yoghurt is also nice some times.

I dunno. I just like müsli.

red ,

Not sure what toasted means exactly in this context, but I guess traditionally we have non-toasted Muesli.

But nowadays we have many variations, some that would probably be more to your tasting (with corn flakes and crisp clusters) and some (even) less so.

blackbrook ,

Try toasting it, maybe you’ll like it better. Spread some out on a sheet pan and stick it in the oven… Alternately toss it around in a frying pan. Doing so with a little butter might enhance the taste as well.

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

I did this morning, and you’re not wrong! Toasting on a pan actually made it much crispier. I’m still hoping to bake clusters with it, once I’m done experimenting I’ll update the post. Cheers

Nemo ,

This is how I’ve always eaten it; though you can also mix it with some flour, egg, baking powder, and yoghurt and bake bars.

max ,

Lmao why even specify cow milk, any milk is fine. You even mention how you prefer oat milk afterwards 🤯

red ,

I was talking about the traditional way of eating it and that’s with cow milk. I specified it precisely because I’m making a contrasting recommendation later on.

PagingDoctorLove ,

Try baking it like granola. Mix it with a little honey and maybe more dried fruit if you like that, spread a thin layer on an oiled baking sheet, and bake slow and low until it’s crisp. Should improve the texture and make it a better contrast with the yogurt.

flambonkscious ,

Yes, this is great advice. Toasted is awesome.

Never did it on a very low heat, myself, though…

PagingDoctorLove ,

I guess “very low” is subjective. When my oven is on I’m usually broiling, so I’m probably not the best at estimating.

PrettyFlyForAFatGuy ,

I like to sweeten mine with honey

Brainsploosh ,

If you don’t like the texture, you can let it sit in the liquid for a bit to soften.

Thicker liquids like (like Turkish or Greek style) yoghurt will take longer, for me about 5 minutes, but I’m guessing you like it mushier. Some have suggested overnight (an unforgivable sin IMHO), but you can easily try it at different intervals to see when is right for you.

With milk it soaks faster, might be enough for you with 10 minutes.

The flavors and textures do come from the grains and fruits being only lightly processed though, it might be that you need to transition yourself to it. Feel free to add stuff to get the right texture and flavors, and maybe work backwards from there?

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

Yeah, as I said making porridge with it ( adding water and cooking it) improved it slightly, but I want crunch, not mush. I’m not a fan of porridge because of the mushyness. It’s still better than chewing dry cardboard though. If this was like crushed bricks instead, I wouldn’t complain.

Dmian ,
@Dmian@lemmy.world avatar

I take it with liquid yoghurt. Take it daily and your trips to the bathroom will be a delight (nice fiber in these that your guts will appreciate).

luthis ,

Mainline it.

Put that shit in a blender and inject it straight into your arm.

Mothra OP ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

I like your style

Hyperreality ,

Traditionally meusli was never meant to be eaten with milk (or yoghurt for that matter). You're not alone in not liking it either.

Try apple juice instead,perhaps throw in some berries or sliced apple.

Maoo ,
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