🌿 Made With Love: A Mother's Day Muesli Featuring Avocado Oil

There’s something deeply special about creating something from scratch for someone you love — especially your mum. This Mother’s Day, instead of defaulting to flowers or chocolates, why not gift a jar of beautiful, homemade muesli? It’s delicious, nourishing, and a true act of care — something she can enjoy over several slow breakfasts or even as a crunchy snack with tea.

This version is a little different. It’s powered by avocado oil, thoughtfully sweetened, and full of nourishing seeds, nuts, and the warming surprise of crystallised ginger. It also gives you total control over sugar and fat content, so you can make it wholesome without losing that indulgent crunch.

🥑 Why Avocado Oil?

Avocado oil is a nutrient-dense, heart-healthy alternative to conventional oils or butter in muesli recipes. It's rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants. It also has a high smoke point, making it ideal for baking at higher temperatures — you get that beautiful crunch without the bitter edge some oils can leave behind.

Plus, its mild, buttery flavour blends beautifully with seeds, nuts, and sweet spices, letting your mix shine rather than overpowering it.

🍐 The Magic of Making It Yourself

When you make muesli at home, you control what goes in — and what stays out.

Compare this recipe with store-bought granola:

• Most commercial brands use 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar or syrup per batch.

• This version uses only 1 tbsp of apple syrup + natural fruit juice, which is roughly an 80% sugar reduction.

• Many ready-made versions use canola oil or sunflower oil — you’re upgrading with 3 tbsp of premium cold-pressed avocado oil, rich in beneficial fats, and using less of it (most store versions use 1/3 to 1/2 cup).

🌸 Mother’s Day Muesli with Avocado Oil & Spiced Pear Juice

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 cup sunflower seeds

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 cup chia seeds

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds

• 1/4 cup crystallised ginger, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup almond slivers

• 1 cup coconut chips

Liquid Flavour Mix:

• 1 tbsp apple syrup (or maple syrup if preferred)

• 3 tbsp The Avo Keeper avocado oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Up to 1/2 cup pear poaching juice* (add gradually)

*Juice made from pears poached in water with star anise and a cinnamon stick – beautifully aromatic and gently sweet.

👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C fan bake. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients — seeds, ginger, almonds, and coconut chips.

3. In a small jug, mix together the avocado oil, syrup, vanilla, and pear juice.

4. Slowly drizzle the liquid into the dry ingredients a little at a time, stirring thoroughly between additions. You want everything coated but not soggy — the mix should still feel light and airy.

5. Spread evenly on your baking tray.

6. Bake for 4–6 minutes at a time, up to about 30 minutes in total, stirring gently each time to ensure even toasting. Watch closely — seeds and coconut chips can burn quickly at this heat.

7. Once golden and crisp, remove and allow to cool completely. It will crisp up further as it cools.

🎁 Gifting Idea:

Spoon into a glass jar, tie with a ribbon and a handwritten tag:
"Crunch made with care. Happy Mother’s Day."
Or for something heartfelt:
"Just like you, this mix is warm, spicy, and full of goodness."

Making this kind of gift is a gentle reminder that love doesn’t need to be complicated — just intentional. A mix of nourishing ingredients, a little attention to detail, and a sprinkle of thoughtfulness go a long way.