Author Notes: My mother used to make this all the time when I was younger & I really disliked it… but tastes change as one grows up. Inspiration hit while having the insanely delicious breakfast at the Four Seasons in Maui; they had an incredibly creamy bircher muesli (which translates to “mushy oatmeal” in German; I know that doesn’t sound too appealing) – so here is my healthier but just as delicious version! Just be patient it requires to soak overnight in the fridge. – Culinista Annouchka —Culinista Annouchka
Food52 Review: Toasting the oats and flaxseed in this recipe for muesli really sets it apart from other variations — the toasted oats give the muesli a hearty and nutty flavor, to which the almond milk is a perfect addition. The grated apple and pear blend in seamlessly and give the muesli a little sweetness. I imagine the results would be good with a fruit-flavored yogurt as well, if you didn’t have plain yogurt on hand. All in all, a delicious, healthy, and convenient breakfast recipe that definitely has a permanent spot on my breakfast recipe list. – VanessaS —VanessaS
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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2
cups old-fashioned oats
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1/4
cup ground flax seeds
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1
pinch cinnamon
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1/2
teaspoon nutmeg
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1
cup unsweetened almond milk
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1/2
cup apple juice
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1
pear, skin left on, grated
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1
apple, skin left on, grated
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1
cup plain yogurt
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1/4
cup toasted hazelnuts & almonds
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1/2
cup blueberries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Put oats & flax seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast the oats for 7 to 10 minutes, until fragrant. Take out of the oven and place in a bowl with cinnamon & nutmeg, add the almond milk & apple juice, mix to combine and refrigerate overnight so the oats can soak up the liquids.
- Take the oat mixture out the fridge and add the grated pear, apple, yogurt & toasted nuts. Mix well. Spoon muesli into bowls and top with maple syrup and blueberries.
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