FOOD & COOKING WITH CHEF ROSS
Make Your Own Muesli
Preparation: 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes · Cooking: None · Serves: 1 person
What you need
Ingredients
- ½ apple, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons mixed seeds (such as chia, sunflower, pumpkin or flaxseeds)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup, optional
Equipment
- Chopping board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl and spoon
- Serving bowl
Let’s make it

STEP 1
Prepare
Wash the apple.
Remove the core.
Cut the apple into small pieces.

STEP 2
Mix
Put the apple, oats, milk, seeds and cinnamon in a bowl.
Mix well.

STEP 3
Rest briefly
Leave for 5 minutes, then stir again.

STEP 4
Serve
Put into a serving bowl.
Add a little maple syrup if wanted.
Serving and storage
- For softer oats, cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
- Refrigerate at 5°C or colder and use within 2 days, or follow an earlier expiry on the milk.
- Vegan option: Use plant-based milk.
- Check milk and seed allergens.
- In Australia, oats are not regarded as gluten-free for people with coeliac disease.
Recipe ©2026 Deaf Chef Ross. Check labels for allergens. Follow appliance and storage instructions. Times and servings are estimates. Images are illustrative. Sources: NSW Food Authority; Victorian Government. Generated by ChatGPT for Deaf Chef Ross (C)2026.
