Name: Bircher muesli
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes or overnight
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30g rolled oats; 1 tsp granulated sweetener (optional); 50ml water; 50ml skimmed milk; 1 apple, unpeeled and grated; 1 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt; 10g chopped pistachio nuts; 2 strawberries

First made over a century ago by Swiss doctor Maximillian Bircher-Benner in his Zurich clinic. It is traditionally left overnight to soften the oats.

Serves

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

45 minutes or overnight

Each 330g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal

275

Carbs

39.6g

Fibre

4.8g

Protein

9.0g

Fat

7.9g

Saturates

1.2g

Sugars

19.0g

Salt

0.09g

Fruit/Veg Portion

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Ingredients

30g rolled oats

1 tsp granulated sweetener (optional)

50ml water

50ml skimmed milk

1 apple, unpeeled and grated

1 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt

10g chopped pistachio nuts

2 strawberries

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Method

Step 1

Add sweetener to the oats if using, then soak in the water and milk for at least 45 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

Step 2

Mix the apple into the oats, then top with yogurt, strawberries and nuts to serve.

Recipe tips

This is a very flexible breakfast - you can use virtually any fruits and nuts. Try with pears and dried blueberries, topped with hazelnuts or walnuts.
Use dairy alternatives to the milk and yogurt for a delicious vegan version.
Try adding cinnamon or a little ginger for some added flavour.
Use gluten-free oats for a gluten free version.