Is muesli a healthy breakfast option?

Standing in the supermarket reading labels can be a painful task…and how bad can breakfast cereal really be?!

Despite portraying a healthy image, store bought muesli can often be high in sugar and may contain unnecessary calories, carbs and fat.

The only way to ensure your breakfast is as healthy as it can be, is to make it yourself! The benefits of homemade muesli are plentiful;

• less sugar and calories than most store bought breakfast cereals
• high in fibre to assist in digestion and regulate weight control
• nuts to provide a source of protein and omega-3

Try our toasted muesli recipe below! Not only is it packed with fibre and protein, it is a delicious start to the day,

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped raw almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup pepitas
• 1/4 cup psyllium husk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup flaxseed
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and then add:

• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup of rice malt syrup
• 2 tsp natural vanilla

Mix together all ingredients and place mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake on 180 degrees for 20-25 mins or until golden brown. Stir occasionally. Allow to cool before adding:

• 1/2 cup of goji berries

Store in an air tight container. Enjoy with your favourite dairy product and some optional fresh fruit.

Wings for Life is an international not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Their mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injury by funding world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord.

On May 3, 2015, you can join thousands of runners in the Wings for Life World Run, a global race a world beyond any other. Step up, nominate friends, challenge family and run for those who can’t.

How does it work?

Globally, the fun gets underway when local races start simultaneously – whether it’s day or night, spring or autumn – at 11am UTC, and 30 minutes later, Catcher Cars start to chase the racers, slowly but surely, until they pass all of the participants and end their race. There’s no static finish line, no set distance. Everyone finishes.

Follow the link below, to register or donate. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Wings for Life Foundation.

https://registration.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/au/en/melbourne/registration?execution=e1s1

We are very proud to be Running for team “Dickeys Legs” in an effort to raise money to fund the successful treatments for spinal cord injuries.

WE MADE IT!!! 16km before the catcher car caught us! We had such a fantastic time and were well and truly inspired by the huge number of people competing and completing the run all in the name of such a great cause. We look forward to being part of it all again next year!