Since Struesli Granola Redefined doesn't contain any added sugars or sweeteners, it is the most versatile granola you'll find. It's not limited to only sweet applications (like most granolas are). You can enjoy it in savory ways, too, such as sprinkled over avocado toast or a salad.
Unlike other granolas that are crunchy and coated in sugars, Struesli is on the light and crispy side. It has subtle natural sweetness from the tiger nuts and also a touch of saltiness.
Many people who taste Struesli for the first time are shocked that granola can taste so fresh and savory. There are so many ways to use Struesli!
How To Use Struesli: 20 Delicious Ways
There are dozens of ways to use Struesli to make foods more delicious and more nutritious with this simple addition. Here are some favorite ways to eat this crispy granola:
1. Struesli is a nutritious topper for yogurt.
This is one of the most popular ways to enjoy Struesli, as it adds wonderful crisp texture and even more nutrition to yogurt. Try Original Struesli over any favorite Greek or plant-based yogurt, and try Cacao + Coffee Struesli over a berry or lemon yogurt flavor for ultimate contrast, or try something new like a Savory Yogurt Bowl.
2. A crunchy addition to oatmeal.
Make your morning bowl of oatmeal, overnight oats, or baked oatmeal a lot more interesting by adding a sprinkle of Struesli on top.
3. Sprinkled over avocado toast.
Since Struesli doesn't contain any added sugars, you can add it to savory foods, such as the ultimate avocado toast. We find that a sprinkle of crispy-nutty Struesli is the perfect complement to tender toast and creamy avocados for a brain-boosting breakfast all around.
4. A delicious crispy topping on nut butter toast.
By adding Struesli, you can turn plain ol' peanut butter toast into "fancy toast". Add some jam or a few slices of banana or strawberries and you've got a restaurant-worthy breakfast made with ease.
5. Struesli make a great layer in parfaits.
Struesli lends itself so well to parfaits, such as this Anytime Parfait and this Tomato Veggie Parfait by creating crunchy-crisp layers that taste so good next to fruity and creamy layers.
6. Add Struesli to baked goods (muffins, cookies, and breads).
Struesli is like a better-for-you and done-for-you streusel topping that you can easily sprinkle on top of muffin batter or bread batter before baking. Or roll unbaked cookie dough into Struesli before baking for some of the best cookies you've ever tasted. Try it in these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins with Struesli and Breakfast Granola Bars.
7. It's a topping for pancakes and waffles.
Once you taste Struesli sprinkled over or incorporated into pancakes or waffles, you'll never settle for plain maple syrup again. The variety of textures and subtle sweetness makes for a delicious breakfast bite.
8. You can eat Struesli as an on-the-go snack.
The re-sealable pouches that hold Struesli make it easy to toss this grain-free granola into your bag for on-the-go healthy snacking. Snack on Struesli when traveling, when out on hikes, on road trips, or anytime you need a delicious energy boost.
9. Sprinkle Struesli over salads.
Add the ultimate yum-factor to any salad with a sprinkle of Struesli, which can turn any veggie salad into a more nutritious and interesting meal with the addition of new textures, healthy fats, and the perfect touch of salt.
10. As a topping for soups.
Creamy soups, such as a tomato bisque, blended cauliflower soup, or butternut squash soup, are especially delicious with the crispy crunchy addition of Struesli.
11. Enjoy it over fresh berries.
Whether you try chocolate-covered strawberries dipped in Struesli or simply sprinkle Struesli over a bowl of fresh berries, you'll find that strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries have met their perfect match with this Granola Redefined.
12. Make sliced apples more interesting.
We think these Apple Nachos are a fun and sweet way to pair crisp Struesli with sweet and crunchy apple slices.
13. Sprinkle Struesli over cottage cheese.
For a delicious, high-protein meal or snack, try creating a trendy cottage cheese bowl that's topped with sweet toppings (such as chopped fruit or a dollop of fruit preserves) or savory toppings (such as diced tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs). Then, bring it all together with a sprinkle of Struesli on top. Try this cottage cheese bowl for inspiration.
14. Give that bowl of ice cream "wow" factor.
Who needs hot fudge and sprinkles when you've got Struesli? Add a health boost to your next bowl of ice cream by adding a dash of this crunchy grain-free granola on top.
15. The best topper for power bowls.
Grain bowls, like this Quinoa Power Bowl, or grain-free bowls have never been better. In addition to toppings like roasted veggies, sprouts, and avocado, top it all off with the ultimate power-providing ingredient: Struesli.
16. Use Struesli in energy bites recipes.
No-bake treats like these Maca Bliss Energy Bites, are nutrient-packed healthful snacks that come together so quickly when you make them with Struesli. Keep a batch on hand to beat that mid-day slump.
17. As a crunchy topper for smoothies.
You may think smoothies should be, well, smooth. But if you haven't tried adding a crunchy topping to your smoothie, whether it's a smoothie bowl or sipped through a wide straw, then you're missing out on something spectacular! Also, there are nutritional benefits when you chew your smoothie.
18. To give classic snacks an update.
Elevate standard ants on a log by ditching the raisins or chocolate chips and topping celery sticks and peanut butter with Struesli instead. Or, for the ultimate easy and delicious bite, make frozen banana bark.
19. As a replacement for oats.
Struesli is made from a base of tiger nuts. And when tiger nuts are sliced thin and roasted, they look a lot like oats. So it's a natural that tiger nuts can stand in for oats in many types of recipes, like peach crisp, traditional oat-based cookies, and
20. Use Struesli as a muesli replacement.
The name Struesli is a mash up of "streusel" and "muesli," so it makes sense the Struesli can act as a stand-in for the standard grain-and-nut cereal. Eat it with your favorite dairy or plant-based milk and a spoon for an enjoyable cold cereal breakfast
How Do You Use Struesli?
Around here, we like to say "How do you Strue?" since everyone seems to have their own way that they love to use Struesli. When you realize the versatility of this healthful grain-free granola, the sky is the limit for the many ways you can enjoy Struesli and incorporate it into your day.
Written by Jessie Shafer, RD
Updated December 19, 2024
