Why do Kiwis love Museli? What is the history? Doesn’t it come from Switzerland?
I know they love it because I saw a lot in the grocery stores and supermarkets, and because of the song “Inner City Pressure” by the Flight of the Conchords, who, of course, represent all New Zealanders.
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Bircher museli (Swiss) and museli (also called granola) are two different things.
The first is a mixture of yogurt, milk, apples, other fruits, dried fruit, seeds, nuts, and grains. It is typically prepared the day before and is mushy.
The second is a dry mixture of grains, seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. Kiwis eat the dry stuff instead of breakfast cereal over yogurt or milk and it is crunchy. It is generally eaten over breakfast cereal because it is considered healthier.
I would mix both together so it’s like a parfait! 😃
As a Kiwi, doesn’t everyone love museli? I didn’t realize it wasn’t universal. My speculation as to why it’s popular is that, compared to other cereals, it’s considered healthier, and with the mix of nuts and fruits, is more flavourful. It’s also a cousin to scroggin, which is eaten when tramping (NZ for hiking in the bush).
IDK about New Zealanders, but I like museli because it’s just the crumbs of a Nature Valley bar eaten as a breakfast cereal. 🤷♂️
Lots of textures in every bite.
