I enjoy having eggs for breakfast but every now and then, I get a hankering for some good ol cereal and attack Matt's box of Chocolate Alpen. I recently read the ingredients(better late than never) and discovered that it contained a ridiculously high amount of sugar. Alpen Muesli is marketed as a healthy alternative to sugary cereals and I understand that the chocolate increases the sugar content but not to the extent of having 23.5grams of sugar per 100grams.
Anyhoo decided to trying making my own version and having a blind taste test with 'Le Husband' with interesting results.
DIY HEALTHY DARK CHOCOLATE MUESLI:
2 cup of unsweetened muesli ( w/ or w/o raisins)
2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons of unsalted chopped nuts (optional)
100grams of sugarfree dark or milk chocolate chopped
2 tablespoons of Protein Powder or powdered milk
4 Tablespoons of raisins or sultans
A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg
2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons of unsalted chopped nuts (optional)
100grams of sugarfree dark or milk chocolate chopped
2 tablespoons of Protein Powder or powdered milk
4 Tablespoons of raisins or sultans
A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg
Directions:
Pre heat oven to 200c and toast the unsweetened muesli for around 10 minutes or till crispy- check at 5minute intervals
Pre heat oven to 200c and toast the unsweetened muesli for around 10 minutes or till crispy- check at 5minute intervals
Toast chopped nuts and coconut flakes slightly for 2 minutes and leave to cool
Combine all ingredients, make sure the toasted nuts and muesli at room temperature before combining to avoid melting the chocolate.
Taste test results
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOtcB9qq5pU8mvQ_gGTc-IcluuKrUTrWu9_VT1QNyWsmPsq8pCuiqmMWqAtvpL5yPyqCMkEGv9sy-RgFBuBqD-HXqOosYXU4P7-WgzRmoqI8ZL74t5r0IXgnDh8K5wUyWqk2C9YTeInY/s1600/taste+test.jpg)
Le Husband's comments
- Homemade version was crunchier than boxed version.
- Boxed version was a lot sweeter.
- Homemade version tastes better without raw nuts than roasted nuts.
- Really enjoyed the homemade version.
I was really happy with the results knowing that it is sugar free, high protein and guilt free.
Hope this inspires you to
Awww, I like that he's open to trying out your healthy stuff.
ReplyDeleteHa its not easy O, I use all kinds of trickery ;).x
DeleteMmm, I like the look of this
ReplyDeleteThanks x
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