apple cinnamon muesli

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Apple Cinnamon Muesli

Muesli, a Swiss breakfast cereal, is soaked in liquid overnight, softening the oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. This version is chock-full of apples from the applesauce, apple juice and fresh apple topping, with a little cinnamon to warm the flavor. We use a combination of yogurt and almond milk for the base, but any dairy or nondairy milk or yogurt will work well.

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 cup whole-milk plain strained (greek-style) yogurt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons no-sugar-added apple juice
2 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower kernels, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

Directions

Stir oats, almond milk, yogurt, applesauce, dried apples, cranberries, almonds, apple juice, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (and up to 3 days).
To serve, divide the mixture among 4 bowls. Top each with 1/3 cup sliced apple. If desired, garnish with almonds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon.