Almond Muesli with Strawberries and Cacao

Porridge, oatmeal, overnight oats, granola – there are many oat-based breakfast options but this one is really special. It can be made at the beginning of a week or weekend to have for several days and is my favorite thing to munch in the morning before a heavy lift (just enough energy and no weirdness in the stomach). The flavors are so fresh and delicate, though, I definitely would not couch it as exclusively a pre-workout food. This is perfect for a weekend morning, quiet with lots of stretching and dance, or videogaming and photography. It is simple and quick. To make it really, really shine, you should make your own Almond Milk for it (and before you object like crazy, it’s not as difficult as it sounds). But you can just as easily use any store-bought milk you prefer like oat, cashew, or macadamia.

What makes this muesli so special?

The freshness, the richness, the simplicity.

The delicacy of the flavors.

The lightness of the dish itself while still making you feel satisfied.

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what you need

1 1/4 cups nut milk of choice (I vote that you try making your own Almond Milk if you never have)

1/2 cup rolled oats

2 tablespoons flax or golden flax seeds

1/4 cup strawberries, diced (or berry of choice)

4 tablespoons fresh honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons cacao nibs (that’s “cacao” not “cocoa”)

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cinnamon

how to make it

Prepare your Almond Milk as indicated in this post. Or get your store-bought nut milk ready.

Place rolled oats, flax seeds, and lemon zest in a small container and top with Almond Milk. Drizzle on some honey and place in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, give it a stir. Top with additional flax, berries of choice, cinnamon, cacao nibs, and more honey. Enjoy hearty, cool, and satisfying.