Swiss Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)

Bircher Muesli was developed in the early 1900’s by Swiss doctor Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner. Read more here.

This recipe was inspired by Pret a Manger

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups milk
1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup apple juice
1 apple (unpeeled), coarsely grated (I use a large holed grater)
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings: Pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, granola, honey

1. Mix all the ingredients (except toppings) in a bowl.
2. Allow to soak refrigerated overnight or at least 3 hours.
3. Top with pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of honey.

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Swiss Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)

Breakfast

By Janine – Serves: 4-6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 large apple, coarsely grated (I use a large holed grater)
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Toppings: Pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, granola, honey

Instructions

1

Mix all the ingredients (except toppings) in a bowl.

2

Allow to soak refrigerated overnight or at least 3 hours.

3

Top with pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of honey.