Bircher Muesli

Oats are soaked beforehand instead of cooked in the morning, making it an ideal healthy breakfast for time-starved cooks. While the recipe originates in Switzerland, it makes use of Ontario’s apples, honey or maple syrup and calcium-rich dairy.

Preparation time

5 minutes

Soaking time: 4 hours

Ready in

4 hr 5 min

Makes

2 servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) large flake rolled oats (not instant)

1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Milk 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground cinnamon

1 small Ontario Apple (unpeeled)

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped almonds

2 tbsp (25 mL) raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup (50 mL) plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Honey or Maple Syrup

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine oats, milk and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Just before serving, dice apple. Stir apple, almonds and raisins into oatmeal mixture. Divide between bowls; top with yogurt and drizzle with maple syrup.

Tip: Vary the fruit according to Ontario’s seasons. Try other nuts or dried fruit to suit your taste.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving

Protein: 9 grams

Fat: 7 grams

Carbohydrate: 48 grams

Calories: 288

Fibre: 5 grams

Sodium: 57 mg