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Apple Bircher Muesli

Bircher muesli is a Swiss-style overnight oatmeal made by soaking rolled oats in apple juice, then mixing in freshly grated apples and serving with yogurt, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Prep: 2 min
Total: 2 min
Yield: 4 servings
Published: October 11, 2026
Apple Bircher Muesli

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Ingredients

  • oat flakes 2 cups
  • apple juice 1.5 cups
  • apple 2 pieces
  • plain yogurt 1 to taste
  • mixed seeds 1 to taste
  • walnut halves 1 to taste
  • mixed dried fruit 1 to taste

Tools

  • medium bowl
  • spoon

Instructions

  1. Combine the rolled oats and apple juice in a bowl.
  2. Cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. In the morning, grate the apples with the peel and mix them into the soaked oats.
  4. Serve the bircher muesli with yogurt, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit on top.

Serving suggestions

Serve cold straight from the fridge, or warm briefly and then add the toppings. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top is optional.

Storage suggestions

The soaked oats will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator if you leave off all the toppings.

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