Bircher Muesli Recipe - Swiss Oatmeal (2024)

This simple apple and cinnamon Bircher muesli recipe is quick and easy to make, vegan and delicious! Enjoy the harmonious Swiss oatmeal mixture of rolled oats, fresh fruit and dairy-free yoghurt as a snack or for breakfast for a healthy start to the day!

The Best Bircher Muesli Recipe

Do you love oatmeal, porridge, baked oats, granola & co? Enjoy a healthy start to the day with this delicious Bircher muesli recipe. With a mix of crunchy cereal flakes, fresh fruit and creamy yogurt, this muesli is perfect for anyone looking for a balanced and delicious meal. Let yourself be tempted by the variety of flavors and textures and make the apple-cinnamon-bircher muesli your new favorite breakfast! Try it now and experience an energy-packed start to the day!

What is Bircher Muesli?

Bircher muesli is a Swiss breakfast dish consisting of a combination of rolled oats, fresh fruit, yoghurt or milk and nuts. It was developed by Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a Swiss doctor and nutritional pioneer. The basic idea behind Bircher muesli is to create a healthy and nutritious meal that provides the body with long-lasting energy.

Rolled oats are soaked in liquid overnight (like overnight oats)to make them softer and easier to digest. Fresh fruit provides flavor and vitamins, while nuts and yogurt or milk provide additional nutrients and creaminess. Bircher muesli is a popular choice for a healthy and balanced breakfast and can be customized according to preferences and availability of ingredients.

Ingredients for the basic recipe

• Rolled oats (I prefer quick porridge oats)
• Dairy-free milk (e.g. soy, almond, cashew or oat milk)
• Apples (and/or pears, bananas, grapes, mandarins, etc.)
• Lemon juice
• Nuts (e.g. almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts)
• Raisins (or other dried fruit such as dates, figs or apricots)
• Maple syrup (or agave syrup or other syrup or sugar)
• Cinnamon (or other spices such as vanilla, chai spice or gingerbread)
• Vegan yoghurt (variety of your choice)

How to make Bircher Muesli from Scratch

As always, I recommend watching these step-by-step instructions and the recipe video first. You can then find the full recipe with the exact quantities in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Soak the oats and prep the ingredients.

First, mix the oats with the plant-based milk in a large bowl and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grate the apple and sprinkle with lemon juice. You can also roughly chop the nuts in the meantime.

Step 2: Mix all the muesli ingredients together.

Then add the chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup and cinnamon to the apples and mix everything together. Next, add the apple and nut mixture with the yoghurt to the soaked oats and mix everything together again. If necessary, you can add a little more milk or more syrup or cinnamon.

Step 3: Serve and garnish!

You can then serve the Bircher muesli in bowls or jars and garnish with fresh apple slices, pomegranate seeds and other chopped nuts as desired. Enjoy your meal!

Swiss Bircher Muesli Recipe Variations

Here are some variations of Bircher muesli that you could try:

• Berry Bircher: add fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to Bircher muesli for a fruity and colorful taste.
• Chocolate Bircher: Mix chocolate chips or cocoa powder into your Bircher muesli to create a chocolaty treat. You can also add chocolate chips or chocolate nuts.
• Exotic Bircher: Use exotic fruit such as mango, pineapple or kiwi to give your Bircher muesli a tropical touch. Add shredded coconut and coconut milk to round off the exotic flavor.
• Nut nougat Bircher: Add chopped nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts and stir some nut nougat cream into your Bircher muesli for a creamy and nutty taste.
• Apple-cinnamon Bircher: Use grated apples and add a pinch of cinnamon to give your Bircher muesli an autumnal flavor. This flavor is particularly popular during the cold season.

These are just a few variations of Bircher muesli. You can give free rein to your creativity and combine different fruit, nut or flavor ingredients to create your personal favorite. Enjoy your meal!

Tips for Making Bircher Muesli

1. High-quality ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients such as rolled oats, fresh fruit and yogurt.
2. Soaking time: Leave the oats to soak overnight in liquid (milk, yoghurt or juice) so that they swell up nicely and have a pleasant consistency.
3. Liquid ratio: Make sure you find the right ratio of oat flakes to liquid. The mixture should not be too dry or too liquid.
4. Fruit: Add a variety of fresh fruit to enhance flavor and texture. Apples and berries work particularly well.
5. Nuts and seeds: Add chopped nuts or seeds such as almonds, walnuts or flax seeds to add crunch and nutrients to your granola.
6. Sweetness: Use honey, maple syrup or agave syrup to add a pleasant sweetness. You can also use dried fruit.
7. Spices: Experiment with spices such as cinnamon or vanilla to give your Bircher muesli an aromatic note.
8. Yogurt variations: Try different types of yogurt, such as Greek yogurt or yogurt with different flavors, to vary the taste.
9. Fresh herbs: Add fresh herbs such as mint for a refreshing touch.
10. Portioning: Be careful not to make the portions too large, as Bircher Muesli is filling.

How to store?

Bircher muesli should be kept in the fridge to ensure freshness. Cover it well to prevent it from drying out. Ideally, consume it within 2-3 days, as fresh fruit can quickly lose its quality.

This simple Bircher Muesli Recipe is:

• Vegan, vegetarian (lactose-free)
• Quick and easy to make
• Gluten-free
• Creamy
• Fruity
• Perfect for meal prep
• Healthy
• Versatile
• Totally delicious
• Ideal for breakfast, dessert or as a snack between meals!

More quick and easy Breakfast Recipes

• The Best Vegan Pancakes
• PancakeCereal
• Crêpes
• Waffles
• Baked Oats
• Apple Carrot Muffins
• Granola
• Millet Porridge
• Scrambled Pancakes
• Banana Pancake Bites
• Semolina Pudding
• Chocolate Pancakes
• Chocolate Granola
• Banana Bread

Recipe Video

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