Bircher Muesli {Swiss Oats with Fruit}

These big-batch overnight swiss oats {aka Bircher muesli} are a breeze to throw together and make a healthy hearty breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 341kcal

Author Amee

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats you can also use quick cook oats
1 ½ cups Fairlife 2% milk you can also use whole milk, or non-dairy milk alternative of choice
1 cup plain Greek yogurt for added creaminess and a protein boost
1 apple grated
2 T real maple syrup other delicious options are honey, or 1 -2 packets of granulated stevia
¼ cup chopped walnuts pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, or slivered almonds are also great here
1 tbsp ground golden flaxseed
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
2 cups fresh blueberries or any variety of fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, apples, cherries, kiwi, raspberries, etc. Dried fruit is great here,too, but you would use much less (about 1/2 cup dried fruit)

Using a box grater, finely grate the apple.
The night before (or at least 4 hours in advance): Stir oats, milk, yogurt, grated apple, maple syrup, nuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl and allow to soak in the refrigerator overnight, covered.
In the morning: Add fresh fruit and gently stir.

- Adjusting the thickness. If your muesli is too thick in the morning, gradually stir in more milk until your preferred consistency is reached.
- Adjusting the sweetness. Consider waiting until the morning to add the maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener), as you may find the grated apple provides plenty of sweet flavor, and you won’t need to add much more, if any.
- Boost the protein content. Add a scoop of protein powder, or try adding egg whites. Check out these easy protein overnight oats to learn more about adding protein powder, and these protein oats for more info on adding egg whites.