BIRCHER MUESLI (or Overnight Oats)

A nourishing bowl of goodness ready and waiting for you every morning. A family favourite breakfast whether you are in a rush or enjoying a lazy weekend breakfast. This Bircher Muesli recipe is quick, easy and wonderfully healthy. It will keep you full for hours and will not doubt become your ‘go to’ recipe for a wholesome, delicious breakfast.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups/150g rolled or quick oats (Keep in mind, when using rolled or old-fashioned oats, they will require a longer soak time than quick oats. )
• 1¾ cups/420ml milk
• ¼ cup/60ml apple juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 apples, cored and grated with the peel
• 1-2 tablespoons honey
• 1½ cups/375g plain yogurt
• A dash of cinnamon (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

• ground cinnamon, to taste
• drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• Seeds: pumpkin seeds, chia seeds
• Nuts, chopped
• Fresh berries
• Diced dates, coconut flakes
• Stewed apples/pears
• Scoop of protein powder

INSTRUCTIONS

• Coarsely grate the apple. Mix the grated apple, rolled oats, apple juice, yoghurt, milk and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
• Next morning remove from fridge
• Spoon in a breakfast bowl.
• Add your favourite toppings

When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”

“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?”

“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully. “It’s the same thing,” he said.”
― A.A. Milne