Blueberry Quinoa Muesli
Blueberry Quinoa Muesli- packed full of protein and fiber, this quinoa muesli is sure to become your new favorite healthy breakfast! (vegan + gluten-free)
Two words, you guys: puffed quinoa. Have you tried it?
While I’ve had my share of puffed amaranth it wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that I ventured into quinoa territory. Apparently I’ve been missing out. It’s like little light crispy bits of heaven.
At first I sprinkled it in my morning fruit and yogurt bowl but then I thought, you know what? This would be awesome in a homemade muesli recipe. Which it was…obviously.
I will admit that I cheated and bought puffed quinoa online rather than doing it myself like I did with the amaranth. It’s just so much easier that way. I’m lazy. No shame.
So let’s talk muesli. If you haven’t had it before, it’s usually just a mixture of rolled oats with various nuts, seeds, and/or dried fruit. I’m ashamed that I didn’t seize the opportunity to try it when we were in Switzerland, which is where it originates from. It’s because the hotel we were staying at served it on a buffet and it looked like a soggy pile of mush. But I’m determined to go back and try muesli at a different location that makes it look a little less…leftover.
I didn’t get to eat an authentic Swiss version but I’ve had my share of store-bought muesli at home and I love it. But there’s not much of a reason to buy it already prepared when it’s so easy to make yourself. Plus you can customize it however you want.
For this Blueberry Quinoa Muesli I used a combo of rolled oats, sunflower seeds (I actually prefer pumpkin seeds over sunflower seeds but I was running low when I went to shoot the recipe), puffed quinoa, coconut, hemp seeds, dried blueberries and a touch of coconut sugar for sweetness.
Outside of measuring the ingredients all you have to do is toast the oats and seeds (or nuts). You can do it in the oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes or on the stovetop over medium heat for about 5 minutes. This step adds a nice flavor but more importantly, makes the muesli easier to digest.
I like to soak it in plant-based milk for about 10 minutes and add yogurt and fresh fruit when I’m ready to eat. Between all of the fiber and protein, it makes for a filling breakfast that’s so much healthier and more enjoyable than cereal!
Blueberry Quinoa Muesli
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 20
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries (or other dried fruit)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Directions:
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of oats and toast for about 5 minutes, until light golden brown. Continue to stir while toasting. Transfer the oats to a large bowl then repeat that step for the second cup of oats and then the sunflower/pumpkin seeds (or nuts, if using).
To the same large bowl, add the puffed quinoa, hemp seeds, blueberries, coconut and coconut sugar. Stir together to combine. Transfer to a large sealed container for storing. Muesli will keep for up to 3 weeks. Serve with milk, yogurt and fresh berries, and enjoy!
Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback! 
This looks so good! I’ve been on a granola/yogurt/fruit breakfast kick and this fits right in with my current theme!
Such a good combo! :)
Yayyyy for blueberry-quinoa recipes today! Also, YES to buying puffed quinoa… I was actually just talking to Miguel about how bloggers, specifically food bloggers, want you to make everything from scratch, but depending on the food, sometimes it’s MUCH easier just to buy something.
Absolutely! I love that so many bloggers make their own almond butter, almond milk, etc. but it’s just so much easier to buy them. Maybe one day I’ll stop being so lazy!
I love muesli and pretty much any other type of cereal with oats! I’ve never tried puffed quinoa and it sounds like something I need ASAP. I could eat this every day!
I think you would love it, Marcie! I bought 3 bags online because I like it so much, lol!
This muesli looks incredible! I never have it because it’s weirdly so expensive to buy pre-made! So now I have a great solution :)
This looks delicious. Since I’ve never had puffed quinoa, what is the texture like after soaking it for the 10 minutes in the plant based milk? Does it retain some crunch still? Thanks for your help. :)
It does retain some crunch! It’s kind of like mini rice crispies but because they’re so small it doesn’t get as soft. I think you would like it! :)
Okay Jeriyln, I just had the muesli for breakfast this morning and realized that the quinoa doesn’t retain it’s crunch after being soaked. The chewy/crunchy texture comes from the oats and the seeds. But if you want to eat the puffed quinoa on it’s own there’s no need to soak it. You can just sprinkle it on top of your yogurt or eat it as you would cereal. Sorry for the confusion!
Thank you for your 2 posts back to me; much appreciated! :)
This looks like my kind of breakfast or lunch! I’ve never made muesli at home either, but I like it… I’m definitely an oats + seeds + dried fruit kind of girl!
Aaaaagh this is all kinds of perfection! I’ve never tried puffed quinoa, and now I’m itching to!..Plus, now I’m craving a trip to Switzerland ;) Love this healthy breakfast, m’dear!
Okay… I’m convinced about puffed quinoa. I’ve tried doing that on the stove, but for what ever reason, I couldn’t get it to puff. Perhaps I’m doing it all wrong :/ I just need to buy it! This looks ssssooooo good, Sarah! I’ve made muesli a few times, then I get lazy and eat my granola. But I’ve gotta get this on the agenda. I love it SO much! Delicious work my dear! xo
Yasss! I’ve been on a homemade granola kick lately but I need to switch it up with some muesli! haha and I feel you on the laziness … I recently found these crispy chickpeas at our local store that don’t have any weird ingredients and I now literally buy them all the time – I know I could make them myself but you know. Summer lazy days!