WHAT IS MUESLI?

-   Muesli is a combination of nuts, seeds, dried fruits with oats and other whole grain cereals. Can be combined with a variety of ingredients to spice it up and make it your own.

-   Invented by Swiss nutritionist and doctor, Maximillian Bircher-Benner around 1900s. He served his concoction for patients in his hospital

Highly popular in Europe and slowly gaining popularity outside.

Muesli vs Granola

MUESLI vs GRANOLA

Health Benefits

Muesli and granola have many similarities are both considered healthy breakfast options. Their nutritional values are relatively similar.

Both contain:

  • Heart healthy fatty acids
  • Protein
  • Fibre
  • Antioxidants
  • Vitamins

Provide healthy beta-glucans that:         

  • Improve gut health
  • Promote weight loss
  • Lower blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels
  • Anti-diabetic properties

Difference between Granola and Muesli

Origin - Which came first?

Muesli emerged around the 1900s in Switzerland, however Granola first came to the scene in 1863 in Dansville, New York.

Texture

Muesli is made with ingredients that are raw (and sometimes toasted), giving it a loose and crumbly texture. Granola is usually baked, and its ingredients are bound together by oil and sweetener, creating crispy and crunchy clusters.

How to Enjoy

Traditionally muesli is soaked overnight in juice or milk and served cold. Granola can be served as a topping with milk or yoghurt, or on its own as a snack

INGREDIENTS

Both muesli and granola are made using rolled oats, or other ancient grains. Both can be mixed with nuts, seeds and an array of dried fruits.

Muesli gets is natural sweetness from dried fruits and berries, while granola contains sweeteners. 

WHICH IS BETTER?

Depends entirely on what you prefer!
Can't decide? Try them all - seeing as the biggest difference between the two is the texture and how they’re made. So it’s a purely personal preference!

Try Muesli and Granola
Bottom Line

Choose Muesli if you prefer:

  • Soft, loose and crumbly texture
  • More raw / lightly toasted taste
  • Less sweetness
  • Healthy, wholesome and filling meal or snack

Choose Granola if you prefer:

  • Crispy and crunchy texture
  • Baked and cooked taste
  • Sweeter flavour
  • Guilt-free, energising and convenient meal or snack 

TRY OUR NEW MUESLI RANGE

Two Tropical flavours:

  1. Banana Pecans with Gut-loving Prebiotics

  2. Coconut Mango with Lion’s Mane

Lightly & Freshly Toasted. 30% Fruits, Nuts & Seeds. Vegan-Friendly.

  • Energising
  • Anti-aging
  • Immunity-Boosting
  • Reduces cholesterol
  • Bone & Eye Health
  • Source of Iron
  • Eases Digestion

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