Overnight Oats - Bircher Muesli

Bircher Muesli is a traditional Swiss breakfast invented in the 1900 by  Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Brenner. Basically an overnight oat breakfast that typically consists of more fruit than oats. I just soaked the oats in water over night, then strain any remaining liquid and stir together with grated pear or apple, almond yogurt, maple syrup, toasted nuts & seeds and fresh berries. It's a nice change from cooked oatmeal! This recipe serves 1 hungry person or 2 people who are lighter eaters in the morning. The recipe can easily be doubled. I love adding oats to my diet either in a recipe like this or blitzed into my morning smoothie bowl. Add maple syrup to this recipe to taste. I always try to get away with the least amount possible to avoid added sugar....and feel free to mix it up, add dried fruit and different combinations of nuts and seeds. The possibilities are endless! 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 pear or apple, grated
• 1/4 cup almond yogurt (or desired amount, I use Silk brand) Or a drizzle of cashew cream is delicious instead. 
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste) (or leave it out and just add chopped dates/dried fruit)
• 3 tbsp toasted nuts & seeds 
• A handful of fresh berries. Use whatever looks good.

Method:

1. Soak the oats in water overnight. I just let them hang out on the counter. 
2. In the morning, if there is any extra liquid you can just strain it off. 
3. Add oats to a bowl and stir in the grated pear, almond yogurt, maple, toasted nuts & seeds & fresh berries. 
4. Spoon into 1 or 2 bowls, garnish with extra fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. 
5. Dig in & enjoy, your body will thank you.