Classic Bircher Muesli
Start your day on a wholesome and refreshing note with Classic Bircher Muesli, a timeless Swiss breakfast delight! This overnight oats recipe features a base of rolled oats soaked in your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk and creamy yogurt, creating a perfectly tender texture by morning. Sweetened naturally with grated apple, honey, and raisins, and elevated with the bright zing of lemon juice, this dish is packed with fiber and flavor. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while optional toppings like fresh berries and banana make it customizable to your taste. Best of all, it takes just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking, making it an easy, make-ahead breakfast that's both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for busy mornings, meal preppers, and fans of healthy, feel-good recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams rolled oats
- 250 milliliters milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 150 grams plain yogurt
- 1 large apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 30 grams sliced almonds
- 50 grams raisins
- 50 grams fresh berries (optional)
- 1 medium banana (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, and yogurt. Stir well to ensure the oats are thoroughly soaked.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Let it soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
The next morning, grate the apple directly into the oat mixture and add the lemon juice. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Add honey to the mixture, adjusting the amount to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in sliced almonds and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the muesli.
If using, slice the banana and add it along with any fresh berries you prefer. Gently fold them into the mixture.
Serve the Bircher Muesli in bowls, garnished with additional berries or a sprinkle of almonds if desired.
Enjoy immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to two more days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 659 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
