VegSwitzerland
Bircher muesli
Oats soaked overnight with grated apple and milk. A Swiss sanatorium idea that became breakfast royalty.
10 minTime
14 gProtein each
mildSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 10 minutes come after.
Dr Bircher's apple dishMake it your way
Grandma's wayOats soaked overnight with milk and yogurt, finished with grated apple and nuts.
The original405kcalsame
14 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
10minutessame
Rolled oats (porridge oats)1 cup
Milk⅔ cup
Curd (plain yogurt, natural yoghurt)½ cup
Apple1 large, grated with skin
Lemon juice2 tsp
Honey1 tbsp
Almonds2 tbsp, chopped
Raisins1 tbspMethod
- 1Mix the oats with milk and curd and leave to soak overnight in the fridge.
- 2In the morning grate the apple and toss it at once with lemon juice.
- 3Fold the apple, honey and raisins into the oats, loosening with a splash of milk if needed.
- 4Top with chopped almonds and serve cold.
Serve it like thisSpoon into glasses or bowls, top with almonds, extra apple and a drizzle of honey. Serve chilled with coffee.