Difference Between Muesli and Granola

The main difference is how they're made. Granola is baked and usually contains added sweeteners — such as honey or syrup — along with dried fruits, while muesli is enjoyed raw and sweetened with dried fruits only. Although they're both considered healthy breakfast options, they each have some downsides of their own.

1. Are muesli and granola the same?
2. Why is granola so bad for you?
3. Which is better muesli or oats?
4. Is eating muesli everyday healthy?
5. Can I eat muesli Raw?
6. How do you eat granola muesli?

Are muesli and granola the same?

Now We Know: Simply put, granola is mixed with a sweetener and baked whereas muesli is served raw. ... Simply put, while they're both typically made with oats, nuts, fruits and seeds, granola is mixed with a sweetener, such as honey, and oil, before being baked. Muesli remains unbaked, and can be served hot or cold.

Why is granola so bad for you?

Granola may prompt weight gain if eaten in excess, as it can be high in calories from added fats and sugars. What's more, sugar is linked to chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Which is better muesli or oats?

When it comes to nutrition, oats by itself is very rich in key nutrients, protein, and fibre. But muesli has higher protein and nutrient content owing to the added ingredients. The more additional ingredients the muesli has, the higher the nutrition value.

Is eating muesli everyday healthy?

Muesli contains oat bran, which includes an oat fiber called beta-glucan. According to studies , beta-glucan can help reduce cholesterol levels by up to 10 percent. By eating muesli regularly, you'll be drastically improving your heart health. Do your heart another favor and add lemon juice to your mixture.

Can I eat muesli Raw?

Muesli and granola are both made with oats, nuts, seeds, and fruits. ... According to Stein, muesli is "an uncooked cereal combining grains, nuts, seeds and fruits." Moore points out that muesli can be eaten either hot or cold; to eat it hot, cook on the stovetop in either water or milk.

How do you eat granola muesli?

Eating muesli cold is as easy as pouring a bowl of cereal with milk. Combine equal parts muesli and milk of choice (1/2 cup + 1/2 cup = one serving) and eat immediately. Prefer a creamier, softer texture? (Think overnight oats!) Follow the same ratio, but let your muesli soak in the fridge 20 minutes to overnight.