Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and toast until darker in color and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer the hazelnuts to a clean kitchen towel and cover. Let the nuts steam for a few minutes and then rub them vigorously with the kitchen towel to remove some of the skins. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
On the same sheetpan, place the rye flakes, oats, cardamom, wheat bran and salt in a single layer. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the rye flakes and oats are golden brown and toasty, about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the toasted oat and rye mixture to the large bowl with the hazelnuts. Add the dried cherries and stir to combine. Enjoy immediately OR store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
ENJOY IT COLD
Combine equal parts milk (plant-based or regular) and muesli in a bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. OR for a softer mixture, Allow the muesli to soak in the milk overnight, covered in the refrigerator. This will yield something that is more like overnight oats in texture. You may want to add an additional splash of milk to loosen everything up when you are ready to serve.
ENJOY IT HOT
Combine equal parts milk (plant-based or regular) and muesli in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Let sit for 2-3 minutes before enjoying. OR combine equal parts milk and muesli in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the texture of the warm muesli is to your liking. Serve immediately.
DON'T FORGET THE TOPPINGS!
While you can certainly enjoy this Rye and Oat Muesli with Hazelnuts and Dried Cherries on its own, I encourage you to experiment with a variety of toppings to really bring out the best in your breakfast. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Chopped fresh apples or pears
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh berries
- Flaked coconut
- Skyr or yogurt
- Chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs
- Nut butter
- Honey or pure maple syrup
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg