Learn how to mix your own sugar-free muesli. It has no oil or added sugar and contains just oats, dried fruit, and lots of seeds. It's a super versatile, healthy, and satisfying muesli mix.
I started mixing this sugar-free muesli recipe because I wanted one without added sugar, but I couldn’t find one easily. Most brands were full of sugar, and the few that weren’t were priced three times higher.
This has been a staple in our house for over 15 years, and we’ve never run out. I even bought a large bowl (see Steps images) just for it, so I don’t have to mix it every week. Now, I only need to mix it every three weeks or so.
A bowl of homemade muesli with various toppings is the healthiest breakfast I can think of. It’s made with only healthy ingredients, fills you up, gives you energy, and is so versatile that eating it nearly every day never gets boring.
You can also use this mix to make Muesli with Yogurt or Muesli Cookies.
Featured comments:
Frank: I can’t wait to eat this every morning The best sugar free muesli yet! Thanks for sharing.
Mike: Brilliant advice. I've been looking at supermarket isles for some time and have not really found any low in sugar muesli. Your advice inspired me to make my own last night, and the outcome was a success.
Jump to recipe
Ingredients and variations
This sugar-free muesli recipe is incredibly versatile. The ingredients listed here are just a starting point - you can adjust most of them to suit your taste. Oats are the only essential ingredient, but beyond that, you can get creative.
The quantities in the ingredient list are just a guide - I never actually measure anything. I pour whole bags of oats and raisins into the bowl and add the chopped dates, the seeds, and the nuts straight from the bag. Then, I mix everything by hand.
The best part of this muesli is that it contains no added sugar; the sweetness comes entirely from dried fruit. If you’re concerned about the sugar in dried fruit, feel free to leave it out.
Oats: You will need regular rolled oats. Not instant or quick-cook oats. Also not the kind of oats that are ground to almost a powder.
- In Germany (where I live), there are two types of rolled oats: zarte Haferflocken, which are finely cut, and kernige, which are slightly thicker. I always use a mix of both, but if you only have one type, you can use whichever you have.
Dried fruit: I always have dates because my husband loves them and raisins because they’re inexpensive, and I’ve always enjoyed them.
- For a change, I sometimes add dried apricots, figs, or cocoa nibs. I especially like adding dried cranberries, too.
Seeds: You can mix up the seeds, use different nuts, or a combination of both. I usually use flaxseed, sunflower, and sesame seeds.
- You can also use chopped almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pumpkin seeds.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make sugar-free muesli?
Step #1: Stone the dates, halve them, and chop them roughly, about the size of the raisins.
Step #2: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Step #3: Transfer to a jar that has a lid or another airtight container.
Step #4: Serve the sugar-free muesli with yogurt, milk, chopped fruit, or berries.
Tip
For extra flavor, you can roast the seeds (except the flaxseeds) or any chopped nuts in a large pan without adding fat. Keep a close eye on them, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Once they’re golden and fragrant, transfer them to a large plate to cool before adding them to the sugar-free muesli mixture.
How to serve?
You can enjoy this muesli without sugar with low-fat milk or nut milk, such as almond milk, rice, oat, or coconut milk (from a carton, not a can).
You can also turn it into porridge or serve it with yogurt and chopped fresh fruit. Try this Buckwheat Porridge, too.
Feel free to add any fresh fruit you like. My favorites are bananas and apples, which I always have on hand, but berries (fresh or frozen) are great, too.
I don’t sweeten the muesli since the bananas and dried fruit provide enough sweetness. However, if you prefer, you can drizzle a little honey or maple syrup on top.
Quick muesli for breakfast
5 tablespoons sugar-free muesli + 2 tablespoons yogurt + ¼ to ½ cup milk of choice + chopped fruit/berries of choice (about ½ cup to 1 cup). Optional: a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Sugar-Free Muesli Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats 1 lb/ 500 g, Notes 1, 2
- ⅔ cup raisins 3.5 oz/ 100 g, Note 2
- ⅔ cup dates chopped, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, Note 3
- ⅓ cup flaxseeds 1.5 oz/ 40 g, Note 4
- ⅓ cup sesame seeds 1.5 oz/ 40 g
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds 1.5 oz/ 40 g
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl or jar. Cover and store in the pantry.6 cups rolled oats/ 1 lb/ 500 g + ⅔ cup raisins/ 3.5 oz/ 100 g + ⅔ cup dates/ 3.5 oz/ 100 g + ⅓ cup flaxseeds/ 1.5 oz/ 40 g + ⅓ cup sesame seeds/ 1.5 oz/ 40 g + ⅓ cup sunflower seeds/ 1.5 oz/ 40 g
- Serve sugar-free muesli: Enjoy with milk or nut milk, yogurt, fresh fruits, or as porridge.
Notes
- Quantities: The quantities are just a guide - I never measure. I pour whole bags of oats and raisins into the bowl, add chopped dates, seeds, and nuts straight from the bag, and mix everything by hand.
- Oats: You should not use instant oats or oats that are almost completely ground.
- Dried fruit: Add or substitute other dried fruit like apricots, figs, cranberries, and so on. You can also leave out completely.
- Seed and nuts: Add or substitute other seeds or nuts. Anything goes.
Mike Wa says
Brilliant advice. I've been looking at supermarket isles for some time and have not really found any low in sugar muesli.
Your advice inspired me to make my own last night, and the outcome was a success.
Thankyou for posting your idea!
Cheers,
Mike.
Adina says
Thank you so much for the feedback, Mike, I am happy to hear it.
GG says
Great easy recipe, that can be adapted to your tastes.
I have mine with yogurt and fruit in the morning.
Adina says
I am happy you like it; I've been making this for 15 years now.
Frankie McKenna says
I can’t wait to eat this every morning
The best sugar free muesli yet!
Thanks for sharing.
Adina says
The best for us, too. I've been making this for 15-16 years now.
Anjali Rai says
What an easy to prepare Homemade Muesli Recipe it is! Never thought that I could actually prepare muesli at home, but would definitely love to try this now. And recently I've been using True Elements Products which are 100% Wholegrain Certified and are a Clean Food Label Brand. Would love to try this with True Elements Rolled Oats and I'm sure the results would be great. Thanks for sharing such amazing recipe. 🙂
Varun Sharma says
I always take muesli in breakfast. It is very healthy and tasty.
Adina says
Thank you, Isadora. I am glad you like the recipe. ?
Isadora Guidoni says
Healthy and delicious is the best kind of combination. Thanks for sharing, this looks great and even better that it's gluten-free. More of this, please! =)
mjskitchen says
Your husband isn't the only one that loves this mix. So do I! Can't wait to give it a try.
Adina says
It is so good and easy, you will end up making it all the time, MJ.
Lily Kate Myers says
I love this food suggestion. Healthy, easy to prepare, can do ingredient variation and an easy grab and go meal. And yes, I like to add honey with meals and drinks, it makes it more healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe, Adina!
Adina says
I am glad you like it, Lily Kate.☺
Anca says
Looks delicious. My husband used to make his own muesli as he preferred it to the one that is shop-bought.
Adina says
The homemade muesli is so much better , healthier and cheaper than the bought one, isn't it? I haven't bought any in 10 years.
Edith says
Mache es jetzt genauso wie du: große Schüssel von dem leckeren Müsli zubereiten, und meine Familie bedient sich! Das Müsli selber zuzubereiten, ist wesentlich preiswerter,als die fertigen Packungen, und es schmeckt meinen Lieben dazu noch besser! Vielen Dank, Adina!!
Adina says
Welcome, glad you liked it.
sally says
My whole family loves this homeland-muesli-mix---- thank you very mutch, Adina! !