Maybe you’ve seen it on social media or on a grocer’s shelf next to the granola, but do you know what muesli is, how it compares to granola, or how to prepare it? As more of us look to incorporate real food into our morning routine, muesli has surged in popularity as a nutrient-dense, versatile breakfast staple—and a delicious staple at that!
Michele’s Toasted Muesli stands out as a top-tier choice among mueslis. Here’s a clear guide to what makes it different and why so many people are making the switch.
What Is Muesli?
Did you know muesli is the original overnight oats? Muesli is a European-inspired breakfast cereal traditionally made from a blend of raw whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
Traditional preparation of muesli involves soaking it overnight in juice or milk, which softens the oats and nuts.
Check out our favorite Overnight Muesli Recipe!
What’s the Difference Between Muesli and Granola?
As a bakery making granola and muesli, we hear this question often! Both cereals share ingredients including oats, nuts, seeds, and often fruit. But unlike granola, which is baked into crunchy clusters bound with sugar and fats, the classic muesli is a loose mix that is minimally processed, made with simple ingredients, and typically not heavily sweetened.
While both granola and muesli are oat-based breakfast cereals, muesli is typically less sweet, less processed, and made without added oil.
Here are the defining differences:
- A loose texture cereal.
- No added oil
- No refined sugar
- Typically prepared with oil and sweeteners
- Baked into crunchy clusters (for our chunky granola-loving customers, try our Almond Butter and Salted Maple Pecan Granola, both PACKED with craveable clusters!)
What Is Toasted Muesli?
We added our own innovation to the classic muesli recipe: every batch of Michele’s Toasted Muesli is lightly toasted to enhance flavor and texture, then we hand-blend raisins into the cooled mix. Compare our muesli to others, and you’ll taste the difference:
- Gentle toasting brings out the natural nuttiness
- Subtle sweetness from the whole food ingredients
- A satisfying, lightly crisp texture
It’s warmer and more flavorful than raw muesli, plus the toasting makes it ready to enjoy without the overnight soak!
How Is Michele’s Toasted Muesli Different?
As you compare our muesli with others on the shelf, you’ll also see that the mix-ins aren’t an afterthought! Chewy pecan halves, almond slices, plenty of seeds, and raisins make up a big proportion of every batch.
Michele’s Toasted Muesli honors our brand promise of simple ingredients, thoughtfully prepared in a delicious way.
What Are the Ingredients in Michele’s Toasted Muesli?
Some folks would describe our muesli as having a “clean label,” but we prefer to say we bake with simple ingredients you’d find in your own pantry, including
- Organic gluten-free oats
- Organic raisins
- Natural sliced almonds
- Pecan halves
- Organic unsweetened coconut
- Organic sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and golden flax seeds
- Pure maple syrup
- And no added oil or refined sugar
And if it comes out of our kitchen, you know every batch is made from scratch without artificial additives, preservatives, or synthetic flavors.
How Do You Eat Muesli?
One of the best things about muesli is how versatile it is! You can enjoy Michele’s Toasted Muesli
- As a cold cereal with your favorite milk and fruit
- Prepared as a hot cereal with water or milk, either on the stove or in the microwave
- Over yogurt or oatmeal with fresh fruit
- Prepared the traditional way as overnight oats by soaking in milk or juice in the fridge
- By the handful as a snack
- As an ingredient in baked goods, incorporating it into the dough or batter, or sprinkling it as a topping.
Find a few of our favorite recipes incorporating our muesli here, here, and here on our recipe blog. We love hearing from customers who tell us their favorite way to eat it—even better when they show us! Tag us on social media to show off your tasty muesli creations.
Is Michele’s Toasted Muesli Gluten-Free and Vegan?
Yes. Michele’s Toasted Muesli is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and certified vegan, as well as certified by the Non-GMO Project.
It’s a great option for shoppers searching for a gluten-free breakfast cereal made with whole grains and no refined sugar.
Who Should Try Toasted Muesli?
Michele’s Toasted Muesli is popular among people looking for:
- A breakfast with no refined sugar or added oil
- A gluten-free and vegan breakfast cereal
- An easy overnight oats alternative
Why Choose Michele’s Toasted Muesli?
At Michele’s, we’ve spent years crafting recipes with ingredients we trust and deliciousness at the heart. With Toasted Muesli, we kept things simple:
- Real ingredients
- No added oil
- No refined sugar
- Ingredients sourced for nutrition and flavor
Shop for muesli on our website, on Amazon, or visit our Store Locator to see if it’s stocked near you.
