Our Favorite Bircher Muesli
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Our Favorite Bircher Muesli
Description
Our Favorite Bircher Muesli combines oats, nuts, fruits, and seeds soaked overnight in a yogurt and milk mixture, creating a creamy and textured cold cereal. The oats absorb moisture from the dairy and citrus juice, softening without losing all their bite, while the addition of ground flaxseed and grated apple adds fiber and natural sweetness. Cinnamon and salt enhance the flavor profile subtly. Toppings such as extra nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit add crunch and freshness just before serving.
This muesli requires no cooking and can be assembled the night before, allowing the ingredients to meld and soften for a smooth consistency. The mixture is versatile for varying tastes by changing toppings or milk varieties, keeping it adaptable to preferences and dietary needs.
The inclusion of dried cherries and coconut flakes offers bursts of sweetness and chewiness amid the nutty, creamy base, making this a balanced breakfast or snack suited for warm mornings when a cold dish is appealing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- ⅓ cup flaked coconut unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 apple grated
- ½ cup milk any variety works
- ½ cup yogurt I like plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fruit toppings, anything crunchy
- nut butter
- nuts
- seeds
- milk
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir together the oats, pecans, cherries, coconut, flax, cinnamon and a big pinch of salt. Stir in the grated apple. In a smaller bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk, yogurt, juice and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, stir and top with your desired fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, jam, etc. Drizzle on a little extra milk if you wish. Enjoy!
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