natural muesli

serves 8

200 g (7 oz/2 cups) organic rolled (porridge) oats

35 g (1¼ oz/¼ cup) organic oat bran

90 g (3¼ oz/1 cup) organic wheat germ

30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) organic pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) organic sunflower seeds

30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) organic sultanas (golden raisins)

30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) organic raisins

35 g (1¼ oz/¼ cup) organic dried apricots, finely chopped

2 organic dried figs, finely chopped

15 g (½ oz/¼ cup) organic shredded coconut

Place the oats, oat bran, wheat germ, pepitas, sunflower seeds, sultanas, raisins, dried apricots and figs and coconut into a large bowl and toss well to combine. Add enough water just to cover the dry ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Serve the muesli with non-dairy milk, yoghurt and fresh fruit, if desired.

Natural muesli can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Muesli is one of my favourite breakfast dishes. My father had it every morning of his life. It provides nourishment, energy and fibre — what could be better than that?