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    Published: Mar 3, 2021 · Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Low histamine nut and seed muesli

    This low histamine nut and seed muesli (without dried fruit) is a lovely breakfast option for topping smoothie bowls or pairing with fresh fruit and non-dairy milk. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is vegan and gluten-free (using suitable oats).

    nut and seed muesli in a glass jar with a jar of oats in the background.

    Finding muesli or granola that is suitable for a low histamine diet can be a bit challenging when it comes to store-bought. If you would like to make your own, then my chia seed granola and ginger brazil nut granola are both easy to make and so tasty!

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is at no extra cost to you, and is much appreciated support towards the running of the blog.

    Muesli without dried fruit

    Muesli is a real breakfast staple, but the vast majority of brands include dried fruit such as raisins, dried apricots and dates. I wanted to come up with a version of muesli without dried fruit that was suitable for a low histamine diet but that still had a good crunch and different ingredients for flavour.

    Ingredients

    • Oats - use rolled oats rather than the very fine quick-cook oats that are more of a powder texture.
    • Pumpkin seeds - very nutritious and a source of protein and fibre, and they give a good crunch! (Healthline). The Terrasoul organic pumpkin seeds are good.
    • Flaked almonds - a really nice creamy taste, but swap out if you aren't able to tolerate as they score slightly higher as a '1' on the SIGHI list.
    • Brazil nuts - a low histamine nut on the SIGHI list, and a good source of selenium and other nutrients (Healthline). The Terrasoul organic brazil nuts are a good brand.

    Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients and their quantities!

    Step by step instructions

    Just a few steps to make this granola:

    • Preheat the oven to 170C and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
    • Add the oats to one tray and sprinkle on the cinnamon (if using) and salt. Add the nuts and seeds to the other tray. Bake for 12 minutes, watching for any signs of burning after 10 minutes. Have the oats at the top of the oven, and the tray with nuts and seeds towards the bottom.
    • Remove the tray with nuts and seeds from the oven and set aside. Remove the tray with oats and stir. Return to the oven and bake for a further 4-5 minutes or until they are very slightly golden brown but not burning(!).
    • Once the oats and nuts and seeds have cooled, mix together to combine.
    nuts and seeds on a lined baking tray.
    low histamine nut and seed muesli in the oven.

    Low histamine nuts and seeds

    I want to say from the outset that you should always follow the advice of your doctor or dietician in relation to nuts. Some low histamine lists say that you should restrict all nuts.

    The SIGHI list gives 'scores' for histamine for different nuts and seeds, and this recipe uses those that score 0 on the list other than almonds, which score 1. You can easily swap nuts and seeds in and out for those you best tolerate or prefer.

    Examples of higher histamine seeds are sunflower seeds (which are also a liberator), and higher histamine nuts include peanuts and walnuts (SIGHI).

    Cinnamon

    Cinnamon is a controversial ingredient in terms of histamine. Some lists such as the SIGHI food compatibility list rate cinnamon as low histamine, whereas others say it is high. It's one of many foods where there isn't an agreement.

    This low histamine nut and seed muesli has cinnamon as an optional ingredient, so I would suggest only using it if you know you can tolerate it.

    Gluten-free oats

    If you are coeliac or have a gluten sensitivity then be sure to use appropriate oats that are certified gluten-free, such as the Bob's Red Mill organic gluten free rolled oats.

    And definitely use rolled oats when you make muesli rather than very fine quick-cook oats!

    How to serve

    Muesli is great on its own with fruit and a splash of non-dairy milk, but is even better when sprinkled onto a smoothie bowl.

    low histamine nut and seed muesli in a glass jar.

    More breakfast recipes to try

    Chia seed granola

    Apple pie oatmeal

    Baked peach and coconut oatmeal

    Blackberry and ginger chia pudding

    Sweet potato and corn hash

    For exclusive recipes not on the blog then have a look at my low histamine breakfast recipes ebook!

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating if you tried the recipe!

    low histamine nut and seed muesli in a glass jar.

    Low histamine nut and seed muesli

    Claire
    This easy low histamine nut and seed muesli combines oats, brazil nuts, flaked almonds and pumpkin seeds. It is perfect over a smoothie bowl or served with fruit and some non-dairy milk. Makes approximately 2.5 cups. Use gluten-free oats if required.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2.5 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups oats rolled oats, gf if required
    • ¼ cup flaked almonds
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup broken brazil nuts
    • pinch cinnamon optional, if tolerated
    • pinch salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 170C and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
    • Add the oats to one tray and sprinkle on the cinnamon (if using) and salt. Add the nuts and seeds to the other tray. Bake for 12 minutes, watching for any signs of burning after 10 minutes. Have the oats at the top of the oven, and the tray with nuts and seeds towards the bottom.
    • Remove the tray with nuts and seeds from the oven and set aside. Remove the tray with oats and stir. Return to the oven and bake for a further 4-5 minutes or until they are very slightly golden brown but not burning(!).
    • Once the oats and nuts and seeds have cooled, mix together to combine.

    Notes

    • Be sure to bake the nuts and seeds on a separate tray to the oats, as they have different cook times.
    • If you are coeliac or have a gluten intolerance then be sure to use gluten-free oats.
    • You can swap nuts and seeds for those you prefer, or tolerate if low histamine. Some people aren't able to tolerate almonds, so perhaps include more pumpkin seeds instead.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • almonds, which score 1.
    • cinnamon scores 0 but is rated higher on other lists.
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