Homemade Muesli

Ingredients

• 3 cups oats
• 20 dried dates, cored and chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup cashews, toasted and chopped (or any kind of nuts)
• 1/3 cup dried fruit (any kind such as berries)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F,180°C.

2. 2

   In a large bowl put oats. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, oil, salt, cinnamon and water; stir until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Pour the sugar mixture over oats. Use a spoon to mix until evenly moist and then transfer to a large shallow baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly brown, stirring every 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce the oven temperature to 140°C Add dates, raisins, cashews and dried fruit of your choice to the oats. Here I use medlar. Use a spoon to mix them well. Bake for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Let it cool completely and then put it in a airtight container.

7. 7

   Scoop some into a serving bowl, add chilled milk or yogurt, or fruit juice; give it a quick stir and you are ready to enjoy!