Homemade Bircher muesli

The famous Swiss muesli made the night before: rolled oats soaked in milk with grated apple, fruit and walnuts. Creamy and filling, it is a healthy breakfast that is ready when you wake up.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 371 kcal · 14 g protein · 42 g carbohydrate · 15 g fat

Ingredients

• 80 g rolled oats
• 200 ml milk
• 1 apple
• 2 tbsp natural yoghurt
• 30 g walnuts
• 1 tbsp raisins

Method

1. Mix the oats, milk and yoghurt.
2. Grate the apple and stir it in.
3. Add the raisins.
4. Leave overnight in the fridge and top with walnuts just before serving.

Nutritional benefits

Rolled oats provide filling soluble fibre and slow-release carbohydrate, the apple adds fibre and natural sweetness, and the walnuts supply good fats. Soaking makes the oats easier to digest. A complete, balanced breakfast that needs no cooking in the morning.

Variations and substitutions

• With plant-based milk for a vegan version.
• With berries or banana.
• With chia or flax seeds.
• With almonds or hazelnuts.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge: ideal to make ahead for several mornings.

💡 Good to know

Grate the apple at the last moment or sprinkle it with lemon juice so that it does not go brown overnight.

See also

Discover more healthy & balanced recipes · vegetarian recipes.

Foods in this recipe: oats · milk · apple · natural yoghurt · walnuts.

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