DIY Muesli Recipe

The combination of quinoa, kamut, seeds and nuts in this nutritious breakfast recipe offers a great source of protein.

Serves

4-6

Ingredients

200g barley, quinoa, kamut, rye or spelt flakes, or a mixture

150g oat flakes or quickcook oats

2 tbsps wheat bran

3 tbsps flaxseeds, linseeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds or chia seeds

125g mixed dried fruits, e.g. chopped apricots or dates, sultanas, raisins, apple or coconut shavings, goji berries

100g mixed nuts, e.g. Brazil nuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds, pecans

Optional extras: chocolate chunks, dried banana pieces

Method

* Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.

* Mix the grain flakes and bran (if using) together and spread out thinly (6-8mm thick) over a baking tray - you might need two. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the grains feel lightly toasted (rather than browned) when you turn them over with a spoon.

* Once cool, transfer to a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Keep in an airtight container.

Recipe taken from Amazing Grains by Ghillie James. Published by Kyle Books, priced £25. Photography: Jonathan Gregson

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