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Bircher Muesli

Swiss · Breakfast · Easy

Bircher Muesli

Total
6 hr 10 min
Prep
6 hr 10 min
Serves
2
Calories
430
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Grated apple and yogurt soften oats overnight into a cool, spoonable breakfast, with raisins and walnuts adding sweetness and crunch.

Fresh apple lightens Bircher Muesli and supplies enough juice to soften the oats without cooking. Yogurt gives the mixture a gentle tang, while a little milk keeps the texture loose rather than pasty.

Use old-fashioned rolled oats and grate the apple with its skin. Add walnuts at serving time so they stay crisp against the soaked oats and plump raisins.

FreshCreamyNo CookMake AheadVegetarianEgg-free

Method

  1. Mix rolled oats, grated apple, yogurt, milk, raisins, lemon juice and honey in a bowl.

  2. Cover and refrigerate for until the oats are tender and the raisins plump.

  3. Stir the muesli, divide between bowls and scatter walnuts over the surface just before serving.

Forkue tips

  • Grate the apple directly over the bowl to catch its juice, then stir in the lemon juice promptly.

Storing and reheating

Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the walnuts to each portion at serving time to preserve their crunch.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

430Calories
14gProtein
67gCarbs
14gFat

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Bircher Muesli: FAQ

Can I use quick oats?

Yes, but they soften into a more uniform, porridge-like texture. Rolled oats retain a little chew after soaking.

Does the apple turn brown?

The lemon juice and yogurt slow browning once mixed through. Grate the apple just before combining everything for the freshest color.

How do I store and reheat Bircher Muesli?

Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the walnuts to each portion at serving time to preserve their crunch.

How long does Bircher Muesli take?

About 6 hr 10 min in total: 6 hr 10 min prep and 0 min cooking.

What do I need to make Bircher Muesli?

The key ingredients are rolled oats, apple, plain yogurt, milk, raisins and lemon juice, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Bircher Muesli?

Grate the apple directly over the bowl to catch its juice, then stir in the lemon juice promptly.

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