Low Sodium Fruit and Nut Muesli
Start your day on a wholesome note with this **Low Sodium Fruit and Nut Muesli**, a deliciously nutritious blend of rolled oats, crunchy unsalted nuts, sweet dried fruits, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for a heart-healthy diet, this naturally low-sodium recipe skips added salts and sugars while delivering a wholesome balance of textures and flavors. Lightly toasted oats, coconut flakes, almonds, and walnuts bring a delightful crunch, while dried apricots, cranberries, and apples add a sweet-tart twist. Packed with nutrient-rich pumpkin and sunflower seeds, this homemade muesli is a versatile breakfast or snack option. Enjoy it with milk, yogurt, or on its own—it's a customizable, make-ahead recipe that takes just 20 minutes to prepare and keeps fresh for up to two weeks. This is your go-to no-fuss recipe for fueling your mornings with clean, delicious energy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 0.5 cup unsalted almonds
- 0.5 cup unsalted walnuts
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the rolled oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, unsalted almonds, and unsalted walnuts evenly on a large baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet.
While the oat mixture is cooling, chop the dried apricots, dried cranberries, and dried apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled oat mixture, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried apricot pieces, dried cranberries, dried apple pieces, and ground cinnamon.
Mix well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Once thoroughly mixed, transfer the muesli to an airtight container for storage. The muesli can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Serve the muesli with your choice of milk, yogurt, or enjoy as a quick dry snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.9 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.8 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.6 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.6 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3460 mg | 74% | |
*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.
