Muesli
A cool, creamy breakfast of rolled oats soaked with milk or yogurt, grated apple and nuts. It is fresh, filling and naturally sweet.
Dorset Cereals muesli: Mx. Granger, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Muesli was developed in Switzerland in the early twentieth century as a healthful breakfast of oats, fruit and nuts. It is served cold, often soaked overnight, and sometimes warmed.
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Recipe
Make Muesli at home
Ingredients
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or apple juice
- 1/2 cup (120 g) plain yogurt
- 1 large apple, grated with skin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Fresh berries to top
How it's made
- Stir the oats, milk and yogurt together in a bowl.
- Grate the apple and mix with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add the apple, honey and raisins to the oats.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir and loosen with a splash of milk if too thick.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls and top with nuts and berries.
Variations
- Tropical: with mango and coconut.
- Warm porridge version.
- Dry muesli mix with seeds and dried fruit.
Cook’s tip: Soak overnight for the creamiest texture, and add the grated apple just before serving for freshness.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Dorset Cereals muesli: Mx. Granger, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)