Dairy-Free Homemade Fruit Muesli
Start your day off on a nutritious note with this Dairy-Free Homemade Fruit Muesli, a wholesome recipe bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Packed with rolled oats, chia seeds, and flaked almonds, this muesli offers a satisfying crunch, while shredded coconut and a medley of dried fruits like apricots, cranberries, and raisins add natural sweetness. Fresh fruit—grated apple, sliced bananas, and juicy berries—brings seasonal freshness, perfectly complemented by unsweetened apple juice for a light, dairy-free soak. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and perfect after an overnight chill, this no-cook breakfast is customizable with optional honey or maple syrup. Ideal for plant-based, vegan, or lactose-free diets, this heart-healthy muesli is a make-ahead staple to fuel your mornings with a nutritious boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup chia seeds
- 0.5 cup flaked almonds
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 fresh apple, grated
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh berries (such as blueberries or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaked almonds, and shredded coconut.
Add the chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, and raisins to the oat mixture. Stir well to distribute the dried fruit evenly.
Pour the unsweetened apple juice over the oats and fruit mixture. Stir to ensure all ingredients are slightly moistened.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the mixture to soak overnight or for at least 6 hours to soften.
Before serving, grate the fresh apple and slice the bananas. Add them to the soaked muesli along with the fresh berries.
Divide the muesli into bowls and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.
Enjoy your dairy-free homemade fruit muesli immediately, or store any unused portions in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.3 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.0 g | 300% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.7 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 719 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 5112 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
