Bircher-Muesli Overnight Oats
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Bircher-Muesli Overnight Oats
Description
This Bircher-Muesli Overnight Oats recipe begins by combining rolled oats with almond milk and refrigerating the mixture overnight. This soaking softens the oats while allowing them to absorb the flavors of the milk. The following day, diced or grated apple, chopped walnuts, a dusting of cinnamon, and honey to taste are stirred into the oats, adding layers of freshness, nuttiness, and warmth.
The result is a smooth, creamy base with tender oats and crisp apple pieces, enhanced by the woody crunch of walnuts and subtle spice from cinnamon. The honey provides natural sweetness balanced by the flavors of the nuts and fruit. This dish serves as a convenient, no-cook breakfast option that can be prepared ahead.
Bircher-Muesli is versatile; alternative milk types can be used, and other toppings or fruits can be added to customize the flavor. The overnight soaking is key to achieving the right texture without cooking.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup rolled oats not steel-cut
- 1 cup almond milk regular milk or oat milk
- 1/2 small apple diced or grated
- 2 Tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons honey (or to taste)
Instructions
- Mix milk(s) and oats together and refrigerate.
- The next day add:
- apple, walnuts, cinnamon and honey to taste
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.