muesli

American  

[myoos-lee, myooz‑] / ˈmyus li, ˈmyuz‑ /

noun

1. a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit.

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muesli British  

/ ˈmjuːzlɪ /

noun

1. a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, fruit, etc, eaten with milk

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Etymology

Origin of muesli

Borrowed into English from dialectal German around 1935–40

Example Sentences

Plain oats and most porridge, muesli and granola will not be banned under the crackdown, but some versions with added sugar, chocolate or syrup could be affected.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

However, most people consume seed oils in larger amounts through processed foods such as biscuits, cakes, chips, muesli bars, muffins, dipping sauces, deep-fried foods, salad dressings and margarines.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024

By the time Schulke hit the Rockies he was begging for muesli, pasta and ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

For breakfast, he requires a selection of six honeys and a special mix of muesli, and to end a meal, a plate of local cheese.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

A little later, she said, “I couldn’t find exactly that brand of muesli you like so much, George, but I bought something similar.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech