Posted March 9, 2011 by admin in Recipes

Recipe: Zoned Muesli

It’s important to start every day with a wholesome breakfast. I realize this sounds preachy, but think about it from a miser’s perspective. If you do not take the time to eat breakfast at home, it is almost certain that you will cave later on and buy a relatively unhealthy substitute once you get going and your hunger kicks in. So, by eating a good breakfast, you are actually saving money.

Here is a muesli recipe from Dr. Barry Sears (the Zone Diet guy) that needs preparation the night before, but will save you time in the morning. It makes 4 servings so you will be organized for a few days worth of breakfasts. Plus, my kids love it!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp of old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick oats);
12 almonds, coarsely chopped;
12 pecan halves, coarsely chopped;
12 walnut halves, coarsely chopped;
4 macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped;
2 tbsp of raisins;
3 whole dried apricots, minced;
1 tsp of ground cinnamon;
Four 1-ounce scoops of whey protein powder;
2 cups of plain, low-fat yogurt
1 small apple, cored and grated;
2/3 of a ripe banana

METHOD

In a dry skillet, over medium-low heat, toast the oats and nut pieces until lightly golden and aromatic, stirring all the while, 3 to 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, toss the oats, nuts, raisins, apricots, spice and protein powder.

Before going to bed, add the yogurt to the oat mixture. Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, prepare the apple and banana. Stir into the muesli. Enjoy!