[birthday breakfast muesli]

In preparation for my birthday, I've made my favourite muesli of all time.  I guarantee I'll be dreaming of breakfast the night before - it's that delicious!

 Healthy Homemade Toasted Muesli

[makes approx. 2.5kg of breakfast deliciousness]

Ingredients:

5 cups rolled oats

200g sunflower seeds

300g pepitas

200g slivered almonds

200g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

1 cup shredded or desiccated coconut

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup sultanas

1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped

1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 heaped tsp allspice

1/2 heaped tsp ground nutmeg

1 cup honey

100ml canola oil

Method:

Preheat oven 160 degrees

Line three baking trays with baking paper

Heat honey and oil together in small saucepan over low heat (or in microwave on low) until warm and runny (don't boil)

Remove from heat and add spices and stir to combine

Combine oats, sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, macadamias, coconut and wheat germ in a (very) large bowl

Pour over the honey mixture and mix thoroughly

Spread the mixture between the trays and bake for 10mins

Remove from oven, stir, then return for another 10mins

Repeat until mixture is lightly golden brown (this may take up to 40mins)

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely

Toss through dried fruit

Serve with yoghurt and milk with fresh berries or banana

Happy friday! Jx