Super Muesli (Freshly Made, One Bowl at a Time)

For those interested in health and wellbeing, or who follow the principles of the Tortoise Diet Method, this will feel familiar. I’m a big advocate of eating a wide variety of whole foods and making sure we get all the essential nutrients our bodies need — protein, fats, fibre, calcium, probiotics, trace elements — and plenty of deliciousness along the way.

Breakfast feels like a real treat when I make this version. It’s not so much a strict recipe as it is a flexible method. You can adjust it to suit your own tastes, but this is how I personally like to make mine.

This super muesli is something I prefer to prepare fresh each time I eat it, rather than making a large batch in advance. I enjoy the simple ritual of putting everything together, especially chopping the nuts and dried apricots so they are freshly prepared. It also gives me better control over my daily nutrient intake. For example, if two Brazil nuts provide my full selenium requirement, I can easily keep track and ensure I’ve had just the right amount.

One more thing — this also works really well as a “to-go” breakfast. I often take it with me when I need to start work early but don’t want to eat first thing in the morning. It’s also great as a light lunch when I’m somewhere it’s difficult to find something nutritious. It still tastes delicious later in the day — just remember to bring a spoon.

Ingredients

Note: 1 dsp = 1 dessertspoon (I usually use a rounded spoonful). Adjust according to your

• ● 2 dsp sunflower seeds

  ● 2 dsp pumpkin seeds

  ● 1 dsp shredded coconut

  ● 1–3 dsp wholegrain oats (optional, or can be omitted for lower carbs)

  ● 6–8 almonds

  ● 2 Brazil nuts

  ● 4 walnut halves

  ● 4 dried apricots (or replace with fresh or frozen fruit)

  ● 1 tsp flaxseed oil (optional but recommended)

  ● Natural yoghurt of your choice (high-protein Greek yoghurt works particularly well)

Optional Extras

• ● 1 dsp bran flakes or oat bran

  ● 1 dsp wheat germ

  ● 1 dsp LSA (linseed, sunflower seed, almond mix)

  ● Banana, blueberries, seasonal fruit, or defrosted frozen berries

Method

• 1. Choose your favourite breakfast bowl.

  2. Add the first four ingredients.

  3. Chop the nuts and dried apricots, then add them in.

  4. Drizzle with flaxseed oil, if using.

  5. Spoon over yoghurt.

  6. Top with fruit and enjoy immediately.

Flaxseed oil note: Always use good-quality flaxseed oil and store it in the refrigerator. While optional, it adds a valuable nutritional boost to this breakfast.

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