Originally Swiss Bircher Muesli was made with raw oats soaked in water or juice with dried or fresh fruit and nuts added just before serving. This modified recipe is completely versatile, depending on your taste for different fruits, nuts and seeds. A heart-smart breakfast to fuel your day!
Course:
Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings
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1
cup
whole milk or Greek yogurt
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1/4
cup
orange juice
or juice from whole orange
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1
Tbsp
maple syrup
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1
cup
fresh or frozen blueberries
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1
apple
grated
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1
Tbsp
sunflower or pumpkin seeds
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2
tsp
ground flax or chia seeds
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1/2
cup
rolled oats
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1/4
cup
chopped dried figs
raisins or apricots*
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1/4
tsp
cinnamon
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Mix everything in a container with a fitted lid. Place in the fridge overnight to soften. Scoop out and enjoy for breakfast or divide into smaller containers, grab a spoon and take with you to work!
A larger batch can be made and kept in the fridge for up to 2 more days.
*If you prefer to add more protein and cut down on sugar, omit the apple and dried fruit and add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
Cheesecake Variation: Replace 1/2 yogurt with full-fat cottage cheese and add 1 tsp pure vanilla extract