Bircher Muesli, named after the Swiss physician, contains almonds, fresh apples and lemon juice. To increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber in this cool combination, we added chia seeds. Finally, we garnished our version with a mix of fresh berries for flavor and color.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip)
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ¼ cups whole-milk plain yogurt
- 1 medium Fuji apple, unpeeled, cored and grated (1 cup)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 4 dried figs, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, blackberries and strawberries)
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- Honey for serving (optional)
Directions
- In a sizable bowl, thoroughly mix the oats, almond milk, yogurt, apple, chia seeds, figs, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Divide the mixture into 4 (16-ounce) containers, about 1 cup per container. Place a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap on top of each container. Put in the fridge for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days, or until the oats start to soften.
- Garnish with almonds and berries to serve. Garnish with honey, if preferred.
To make ahead
After completing Step 1, refrigerate for a maximum of five days. Just before serving, sprinkle almonds and berries on top.
Tip
Oats labeled “gluten-free” should be consumed by those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity because oats can cross-contaminate with wheat and barley.
How To Make Bircher Muesli
Bircher Muesli, named after the Swiss physician, contains almonds, fresh apples and lemon juice. To increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber in this cool combination, we added chia seeds. Finally, we garnished our version with a mix of fresh berries for flavor and color.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats see Tip
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ¼ cups whole-milk plain yogurt
- 1 medium Fuji apple unpeeled, cored and grated (1 cup)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 4 dried figs chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries such as blueberries, blackberries and strawberries
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- Honey for serving optional
Instructions
- In a sizable bowl, thoroughly mix the oats, almond milk, yogurt, apple, chia seeds, figs, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Divide the mixture into 4 (16-ounce) containers, about 1 cup per container. Place a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap on top of each container. Put in the fridge for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days, or until the oats start to soften.
- Garnish with almonds and berries to serve. Garnish with honey, if preferred.
