Forclaz Petit déjeuner lyophilisé (Chocolate Muesli) Review

Overview

Forclaz’s chocolate muesli is a single-serving freeze-dried breakfast from Decathlon’s trekking line: oat, wheat and rye flakes with chocolate, sealed in a flat pouch that doubles as the bowl. It suits hikers who want a no-fuss morning meal without lighting a stove. The trade-off is energy density: at roughly 397 kcal per 100 g of dry food, it is a pleasant breakfast but not a calorie-per-ounce champion.

Key Specs

Spec	Detail
Total weight (with pouch)	120 g
Dry food weight	100 g
Rehydrated weight	200 g
Energy	397 kcal per 100 g dry (about 397 kcal per pouch)
Water required	100 ml
Preparation time	3–5 minutes
Rehydration	Hot or cold water
Pouch dimensions	15 x 15 x 2.5 cm
Servings	1
Origin	Made in France (Landes); cereal flakes sourced from France or Germany

Performance

Preparation. The pitch is simplicity: add 100 ml of water, wait 3–5 minutes, eat from the pouch. Hot water is the default, but Decathlon says the muesli also rehydrates cold, which means a breakfast with no stove, no fuel and no boil time. Cold-soaked mornings take longer than the hot-water window, so the practical move is to add water as the tent comes down and eat once the pack is loaded.

Water use. The 100 ml requirement is on the low side for a freeze-dried meal. One French reviewer at Tibison singled it out as a plus on treks where water is a carry-in-and-ration affair, and it is a small saving over many mornings in dry country.

Energy and weight. The 100 g of dry food delivers 397 kcal, with one reviewer listing 61 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Counting the 20 g pouch, that works out to about 3.3 kcal per gram of total carried weight. That is respectable for a breakfast, but denser options exist: MX3’s chocolate muesli, for instance, lists 492 kcal in a 110 g net portion. Hikers counting every calorie-per-gram will notice. Hikers who treat breakfast as a pleasant start rather than a fuel dump will not.

Taste and texture. Owner feedback is warm. The pouch carries a 4.5/5 average from 44 reviews on a Decathlon storefront, with buyers calling it easy to eat and good. One reviewer would like a few almonds or walnuts in the mix. A long-term French trail reviewer at Le Banquier Randonneur found the flavor and texture close to ordinary muesli, though they ranked the red-fruit version of the line above the chocolate. Chocolate muesli of this type is sweet and carb-forward by design, a sensible match for a morning of walking, though it is lighter on protein and fat than a hiker doing big days may want.

Packaging and handling. The flat 15 x 15 x 2.5 cm pouch slides into a pack without eating much volume. The food is packed under protective atmosphere and, per the maker, should be eaten in full once opened. That means a half-portion is not really an option, and it is a poor fit for hikers who like to split a breakfast over two days.

Provenance. The cereal flakes come only from France or Germany, and the range is made in the Landes region of France by a supplier Decathlon works with. Reviewers also note the absence of preservatives.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Rehydrates with hot or cold water, so no stove is needed
• Only 100 ml of water required
• 397 kcal in a 120 g pouch; flat, packable shape
• Flake-style muesli texture that owners say resembles the regular thing
• Strong owner ratings (4.5/5 across 44 reviews on one Decathlon storefront)
• Made in France with no added preservatives, according to reviewers

Cons

• Less calorie-dense than some rival muesli pouches
• Sweet, carb-heavy profile with little protein
• Must be finished once opened
• Sold mainly through Decathlon, so availability outside Europe is limited
• Some buyers want nuts or more inclusions in the mix

Who Should Buy This

Weekend backpackers, section hikers and European thru-hikers who want a quick, cheap-to-run breakfast that works with or without a stove will find it a good fit. It also suits anyone who wants to skip the morning boil on cold-soak trips. Hikers chasing the highest possible calorie density, or those who need a protein-forward start for 30-mile days, should look at denser muesli or porridge pouches, or add a scoop of nuts or milk powder.

Verdict

Forclaz’s chocolate muesli does one job well: it turns 100 ml of water into a familiar, filling breakfast in a few minutes, hot or cold. It gives up some calorie density to competitors, but the convenience and owner satisfaction make up for most of that. A solid, unfussy trail breakfast.