Muesli

Name: Muesli
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 cup barley flakes; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or oat flakes; 1 cup rye flakes; ½ cup chopped raisins; ½ cup chopped pecans; ½ cup slivered almonds; ¼ cup flaxseed meal; ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; Almond milk, rice milk, or soy milk; Fresh fruit - blueberries, chopped apples, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries

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Muesli is a nutritious breakfast cereal made up of whole grains, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. It was made popular in the late 19th century by Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a Swiss physician who ran a sanatorium in Switzerland. He promoted a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds as a means of healing for his patients, along with required daily exercise and an early bedtime. Dr. Bircher-Benner was impressed by the simple and healthy lifestyle of the shepherds that he encountered while mountain climbing in the Swiss Alps. On one of his hikes, he and his wife were served muesli. This was his first experience with the dish, and it inspired him to create his own version for the patients in his private clinic.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:06:56 GMT