5 from 21 votes
Bircher Muesli Overnight Oats
Bircher Muesli Overnight Oats soak rolled oats in a mix of orange juice, milk, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla, then are enriched before serving with whipped cream and fresh or grated apples. Garnished with berries, nuts, dried fruits, and brown sugar, this dish offers a creamy, slightly sweet cereal with varied textures from the toppings, suited for a hearty breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Servings:
6
Calories:
316 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup orange juice (may add 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Fold-in:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1 to 2 apple grated or diced
- brown sugar
Garnish:
- Berry see notes for list
- nut
- dried fruit
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add rolled oats, orange juice, milk, honey, yogurt, and vanilla and stir until combined. Cover the bowl or place in a large jar. Place in the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the bircher muesli. Fold in grated or diced apples.
- Top with a generous amount of brown sugar and fruits, nuts, seeds, or dried fruits. May drizzle with honey.
- Store in the refrigerator in covered container for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Use Fairlife milk or other high-protein milks to boost protein content.
- Store soaked oats refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days; consume earlier for firmer texture.
- Add nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or seeds such as chia or flax for crunch and nutrition.
- Top with fresh fruits including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bananas, apples, peaches, or dried fruits like cranberries and cherries.
- Sweeten with brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave as preferred.
- Enhance flavor with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract.
- Optional protein powder or collagen peptides can increase creaminess and protein.
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
392mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.