Description
This creamy Bircher Muesli, also known as Overnight Oats, is a portable, make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber, nutrients, and protein, perfect for keeping you satisfied all morning long. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, fresh apples, nuts, and seeds, it’s a healthy, easy breakfast option that’s ideal for meal prep and customizable with a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
Units
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 2 tbsp (14 g) flaxseeds or chia seeds
- 2 tbsp (25 g) raisins
- 1 mashed banana or 1 grated apple
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy milk
- 1/2 cup (125 g) greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) chopped nuts
For serving
- honey
- maple syrup
- hemp seeds
- nut butter
- seed butter
- fresh fruit
Instructions
Optional prep step:
- Pre-cook: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add oats and once it comes to a boil, immediately remove from heat, drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out any excess liquid.
- Oven: Spread oats on a baking tray and bake at 350 F for 6-10 minutes, tossing half way.
- Stove top: Melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium high heat and then once melted immediately add the oats. Toast, stirring every minute for 5 minutes.
For the rest of the oats:
- Add the remaining ingredients except the nuts to the bowl and mix well. Let it sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir in the nuts right before serving.
- Top with berries, more fruit, granola, seeds and sweetener of choice. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes