Bob's Red Mill Resealable Old Country Style Muesli Cereal, 40 Ounce (Pack of 4)

This is a fantastic product. I have completely given up other artificially sweetened garbage that passes for cereal found on store shelves. I am serious runner training for a half marathon (40 miles a week) and Bob's Muesli has been really helpful to keep up my energy levels during the long 15mi runs. For a runner, slow release, complex carbohydrates are more important than simple sugars that get used up very quickly.I have just ordered my second 4 x 40 oz box in less than a month. Everybody has their own concoction, but my preferred way is to chop up a banana, a bit of honey, some baker's dark chocolate (no sugar), a couple of strawberries or blue berries, top it off with milk and about 2 tablespoons or more of yoghurt. This is my post run meal. Pre-run, I prefer to add hot milk with just the Muesli for a quick snack. If I eat something else for breakfast, then I carry this mix for lunch. By the time lunch rolls around, the Muesli softens nicely. It is not a soggy mess, but is just soft enough to go down smoothly. Experiment with soaking it for longer periods to suite your taste.Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with extremely low blood sugar and used to wake up light headed (I am NOT a diabetic). Eating Muesli for dinner has really brought this under control. Now, most of my runs are in the morning. Of course, I am not for one second suggesting that this is a miracle drug, but my point is to emphasize the benefits of slow-release carbohydrates. I love the mix of nuts, almonds, raisins and dates that come mixed with the Muesli. Some people have complained about it sitting heavy in your stomach, which is true to some extent, but after a week of regular consumption, this feeling completely disappeared for me. Compared to Adli's Musli (if they ever have them in stock), this is a much better deal and has more good stuff in it!Overall, let me just say that I am not going to be buying anything else for a long time. Fantastic product that deserves 5 stars.

Jan24:PROS a quality product with lots of the "good stuff" with generous sunflower seeds and soft, easy to chew raisins. Just the right amount of salt and LOW sugar which is SOOO much healthier, thank you!CONS I couldn't detect any walnuts within as suggested on the labelThe overall flavor is a bit bland but definitely quality ingredient choices making this purchase more than worthwhile. Here's a couple ideas to jazz it up a little: sprinkle powdered cinnamon...and/or the modern Europeans way: toast the cereal in the PREHEATED oven (425 degrees) spreading evenly over a large cookie sheet 5 minutes at first then stir and bake 3 or 4 minutes (to toast the grains on the bottom too). Watch brownness and smoke coming off which means your cookie sheet is too close to the oven element. Convection oven (air-circulating) works best.Toasting really brings out the flavor and adds crunch! (Bob's Red Mill please note)

This is wonderful to add in any recipe that calls for oatmeal. All the breads and cookies I have baked with the Red Mill Muesli turns out moist and has a wonderful taste! I love the texture of this oat combination. It is very high quality and am anxious to soak the muesli with milk overnight for a delicious breakfast in the morning. I have read several recipes that are submitted with using the Red Mill Muesli and tried the Choc Chip Muesli cookies which turned out wonderful! Not chewy but somewhat cakey and definitely not dry. I tend to substitute sugars for coconut sugar and the butter for 1/2 applesauce to reduce calories and still turned out great. Even my very picky 7 year old and almost 2 year old have enjoyed the banana bread, pumpkin bread and cookies so far. :) So happy purchased this product and definitely will again. Check out this recipe for Pumpkin Oat Bread...use muesli instead. Makes 2 loaves3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup quick oats or 3/4 cup old fashioned oats...use Red Mill Muesli2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (I usually use more)1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans...did not incorporate since many seeds and nuts in muesli already...just added bit more muesli.Directions:1Combine flour, oats, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt in large bowl.2Beat eggs, pumpkin, sugars, milk, and oil in large mixer bowl on medium speed until combined.3Beat flour mixture into pumpkin mixture on low speed just until blended; stir in nuts.4Spoon into 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.5Bake in preheated 350F oven for 65 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.6Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.7NOTE: For mini loaves, prepare as directed and pour batter into 6 greased 5 5/8 x 3 1/4 mini loaf pans.8Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.