Chocolate Muesli with Candied Orange

Close-up of chocolate muesli in a clear mason jar.

Chocolate Muesli with Candied Orange

Looking for a morning treat that's both healthy and a little indulgent? Chocolate Muesli with Candied Orange is an easy hearty cereal made with oats, chocolate, almonds, chia seeds, coconut, and candied orange. Eat it plain with milk, warm like oatmeal, or sprinkle over yogurt for a delicious breakfast.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American, Swiss

Servings 8

Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

large baking sheet

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups old-fashioned oats avoid instant or quick-cooking oats
▢ 1½ tablespoon chia seeds
▢ 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ ¾ cup sliced almonds
▢ ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
▢ ¼ cup bittersweet or dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
▢ ½ cup Paradise candied orange peel (Holiday Fruit)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Toss to coat. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes.
3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1½ tablespoon chia seeds, 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
After 5-6 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the almonds, chocolate, and coconut on top, and bake for another 5-7 minutes, watching carefully so the coconut doesn't burn. You want everything to be lightly toasted and fragrant.
¾ cup sliced almonds, ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, ¼ cup bittersweet or dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
Remove from the oven, return the cooked muesli mixture to a bowl, and stir. The chocolate will be slightly melted and start to coat the oats. Allow the oat mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes. After 5-10 minutes, add the candied orange and stir to evenly distribute. See notes for serving suggestions.
½ cup Paradise candied orange peel (Holiday Fruit)

Notes

How to serve muesli:

- Cereal- Treat chocolate muesli like you would any cold cereal. Add your milk of choice, and any toppings or fruit if desired.

- Overnight oats- Prepare a ½ cup of the muesli with ½ cup or more of your milk of choice in a closed container and let stand overnight in the fridge. The next morning, stir it and add any additional toppings. Serve cold or warmed slightly.

- Oatmeal- Prepare as you would cooked oatmeal for a creamy hot breakfast.

- Yogurt- Sprinkle the muesli over yogurt or layer it in your favorite parfait.

Store muesli in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition*

*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.

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