Bircher Müesli overnight oats is a simple, satisfying breakfast! Healthy oats, milk, fruit and nuts come together in one delicious, make-ahead meal!
I cannot even tell you how sick I am of hot oatmeal. In fact, it doesn’t matter how many spices I add or what nuts, raisins and fruit I add on top! Honestly, I’m over it. It reminds me of Winter. Now that it’s springtime, it’s time to shake up breakfast! With that in mind, let me introduce you to my new favorite: Bircher Muesli!
I was first introduced to this creamy overnight oat concoction when my family was living in Hong Kong. And let me tell you, I have ordered it at any restaurant serving it ever since. But for some odd reason, I never tried making it myself…until last week.
In conclusion, I’m in love.
The wonderful thing about this simple, healthy breakfast is that you can easily tailor it to your taste or mood. In essence you can even tailor it to what you have on hand! In other words any combination of nuts, dried and/or fresh fruit would be marvelous!
The only mix-in that I feel is mandatory is the grated Granny Smith Apple. Significantly, it’s been in every variation that I have ever ordered. I’ve written my personal favorite combination below. The coconut, toasted pecans and raisins have the perfect hint of sweetness and crunch to counterbalance the tart, creamy oatmeal mixture!
If you want to cut calories (Hello, bathing suit!) then feel free to use skim milk and fat free yogurt, but I think there is a HUGE taste difference, and for me, personally, I prefer the flavor and satiety given by low fat milk and yogurt.
This Bircher Müesli sticks to the ribs and keeps me full for hours without the superfluous warmth of hot, cooked oats! Summer here we come!
And not to toot my own horn, but this is waaaay better than any bircher muesli I’ve ever had in a restaurant! Just sayin’…
If you're a nerd, like me, and you want to know about the invention of this fabulous Swiss breakfast, then I suggest you hang out with my friend, Wikipedia. 🙂
Bircher Müesli - Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 2 cups 2 % Organic Milk
- 1 lemon juiced
- Zest ½ lemon
- 1 large granny smith apple (pealed and grated)
- 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup Golden Raisins
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (I used lightly sweetened because it’s what I had on hand)
- ¼ cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- Raspberries/ strawberries /blueberries / blackberries (okay, any berries)
Instructions
- The night before, mix oats, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and apple in a large, sealable container. Let sit over night, covered in the refrigerator.
- Right before serving mix yogurt, honey, raisins, and cinnamon into the oat mixture. Top with pecans and fresh fruit!
- Wasn’t that obscenely easy?
Notes
I am so happy every summer when I finally remember to start have this cool, delicious, nutritious breakfast! I have been making this for 7 summers now! My new batch is in the fridge!
Thanks mom!! xoxox
I tried Bircher muesli for the first time this morning, and it was wonderful. The flavor is reminiscent of a beloved crumb cake from my childhood, the texture is perfect (I absolutely DESPISE the texture and mouth-feel of cooked oatmeal). It was creamy, crunchy, chewy, flavorful, satisfying perfection in a bowl, and I'm so excited that I have leftovers for tomorrow! Thanks for an awesome recipe, and for helping me break out of the breakfast rut.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Lisa! I agree about the texture 100%! The best part is that you can make in larger batches for a few days!
I can’t wait to try this! I’m wondering, is there any reason not to mix the yogurt in at night along with the milk? What about the other ingredients?
You know what...I have no idea! You could certainly try it out! I would be curious to hear the result.
hey, so you don't cook the oats? omg, this looks amazing
Nope! No cooking involved!! It's so easy and delicious!
I will definitely try this for breakfast. Thanks for this great idea.
Thanks, Ella! I hope you do!
I don't think I've ever had Muesli before. You're making me want to try it right now!
You should! It's a great breakfast!
This is German favorite breakfast. I always made this for breakfast. I eat it with sliced banana. 🙂 yummy.
Sliced banana would be delicious! I had nectarines on top this morning!
I'm so with you - I ate hot oatmeal almost every day all winter and I am so done with it for a long while now. I've been enjoying homemade granola most mornings, but this muesli looks fantastic and I will have to try it soon! The apple-coconut-pecan combo sounds super yummy, and fresh berries make just about anything even better!
I've never made homemade granola but I should definitely try that for a good summer change up! I try to avoid the pre-made stuff because it can pack a lot of calories!
I don't normally like oatmeal but I adore muesli. This looks so good!
Thanks, Monet!
OMG I'm so making this for breakfast. Maybe for tomorrow! I can't stand hot oatmeal - I've only made one variation I can actually eat but I'm tired of it. Cold sounds so good and all the flavors in this - perfect. Pinned!
Thanks, Dorothy! It's so good, I have to try and stop myself from eating it for lunch too! I hope you do try it! ohmgeee so easy - more time for you to come up with yummy, sinful treats!
I SO need to shake up my breakfasts...and your muesli will certainly do 🙂
Breakfast ruts are the worst! I hope you try it! I just ate some...and it was phemom.
i love muesli! must try!!
It's so easy! It will make your new-mommy self super happy! With a little talent, I think you could actually assemble it with baby William in your arms! 😉