bircher muesli

Pancake

Bircher Muesli

Named after a Swiss physician, Bircher muesli features fresh apple, lemon juice and nuts. We added to this refreshing combo by including chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and we finish our version with a mix of fresh berries for color and flavor.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see tip)
1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 ¼ cups whole-milk plain yogurt
1 medium fuji apple, unpeeled, cored and grated (1 cup)
¼ cup chia seeds
4 dried figs, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, blackberries and strawberries)
¼ cup slivered almonds
honey for serving (optional)

Directions

Stir oats, almond milk, yogurt, apple, chia seeds, figs, lemon juice and cinnamon together in a large bowl until well blended. Portion 1 cup of the mixture into each of 4 (16-ounce) containers, and cover each with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the oats soften, at least 8 hours or up to 5 days.
To serve, top with berries and almonds. Drizzle with honey, if desired.