Bircher Muesli

This easy Bircher muesli can be prepared the night before for a nutritious breakfast packed with oats, fruit, nuts and seeds.

Serves 2–4

Ingredients

• 1 red apple, unpeeled
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 2 dessertspoons almonds, roughly chopped
• 2 dessertspoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 2 dessertspoons whole linseeds
• 2 dessertspoons sunflower seeds
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup yoghurt, or ½ cup yoghurt and ½ cup apple juice
• Raspberries, plums or other seasonal fruit, to serve

Method

1. Combine: Grate the apple and place in a bowl with the rolled oats, almonds, pepitas, linseeds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon. Mix well.
2. Add the yoghurt: Stir through the yoghurt until well combined.
3. Refrigerate: Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
4. Adjust the consistency: In the morning, add a little extra yoghurt, milk, soy milk or apple juice if you prefer a softer consistency.
5. Serve: Spoon into bowls and top with your choice of seasonal fruit.

Tip: The Bircher muesli will keep in the fridge for 2–3 days. The ingredients will continue to absorb liquid, so you may need to add a little extra yoghurt or milk before serving on subsequent days.

Recipe adapted from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.