Summer Muesli w/ Soaked Oats & Chia Seeds

Summer Muesli, one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s so delicious and easy to make.  We make big batches of it and enjoy it all day long.  It makes a wonderful breakfast, snack or lunch. 

Skip the processed packaged cereal and try a bowl of this instead. 

Summer Muesli w/ Soaked Oats & Chia Seeds

Scrumptious cold cereal you can feel good about eating.

***Note: 24 hours Advance Preparation Required***

Equipment: Large Mason Jar (1 qt.) or Glass Bowl w/ Lid, Large Colander, Large Bowl

·      2 cups gluten free rolled oats (I use Bob’s Red Mill GF Rolled Oats)

·      2 tablespoons chia seeds

·      2 ½ cups warm filtered water, just enough to cover oats

·      2 tablespoons fresh organic lemon juice, unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar, whey, or kefir (my preference is lemon juice)

·      1 organic peach, peeled (optional), diced

·      1 organic nectarine, diced

·      1 cup berries (optional)

24 hours Before Making Summer Muesli:

1.     Place oats and chia seeds in a large Mason jar or large bowl w/ lid.  Cover with 2 ½ cups warm filtered water (warmer than room temperature) and lemon juice/apple cider vinegar/whey/kefir.  Cover with lid or clear wrap if you do not have a lid.  Leave out on counter for 24 hours. 

Oats and Chia Seeds soaking in a large CorningWare dish

Making Summer Muesli:

1.     Strain soaked oats and chia seed mixture through large colander.

2.    Place oats and chia seed mixture in large bowl.

3.    Prep fruit – wash and dice.

4.    Add fruit to the oats and chia seed mixture.  Gently stir to combine.

5.     Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for later. 

6.    Optional, serve with suggested toppings (see below).

Summer Muesli topped w/ Raw Milk & Raw Clover Honey

Yield: About 6 servings.

Optional Toppings

·      ½ cup soaked sunflower seeds or soaked nuts/“crispy nuts”

·      Raw milk, raw cream or non-dairy milk

·      Raw honey or organic maple syrup grade B

·      Dried fruit

Notes: Use seasonal fruit that you enjoy, or use what you have on hand.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator, keeps for several days.

Nursing Mom or Pregnant? This makes a great meal/snack for you, it's simple to prepare and requires no cooking.  It's full of protein and readily available nutrients (due to soaking the oats and chia seeds) and helps boost milk supply.  


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