1 ½cupsold-fashioned oatsyou can also use quick cook oats
1 ½cupsunsweetened almond milkyou can also use regular milk, or non-dairy milk alternative of choice
1cupplain Greek yogurt for added creaminess and a protein boost
1applegrated
2Treal maple syrupother delicious options are honey, or 1 -2 packets of granulated stevia
¼cupchopped walnutspecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, or slivered almonds are also great here
1tablespoonground golden flaxseed
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
2cupsfresh blueberriesor 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 ½ cup dried fruit)
Instructions
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.
Notes
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.