Birchermüesli (Swiss Soaked Oat & Fruit Breakfast)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Rolled oats — 90 g (1 cup)
- Milk — 240 ml (1 cup)
- Plain yogurt — 120 g (1/2 cup)
- Lemon juice — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Apple, grated (skin on) — 1
- Chopped hazelnuts — 30 g (1/4 cup)
- Honey — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Mixed berries, for topping — 75 g (1/2 cup)
Method
- Combine the oats, milk, yogurt and lemon juice in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, stir in the grated apple, hazelnuts and honey.
- Adjust consistency with a splash more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Divide into bowls and top with fresh berries before serving.
Introduction: Created around 1900 by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients at his Zurich clinic, this oat-and-fruit dish became a national breakfast staple, prized for turning simple pantry ingredients into something nourishing and refreshing.
Cultural Background: Created around 1900 by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients at his Zurich clinic, this oat-and-fruit dish became a national breakfast staple, prized for turning simple pantry ingredients into something nourishing and refreshing.
Tips: Grate the apple just before serving to prevent browning. Swap hazelnuts for almonds or walnuts depending on preference.
Variations: Use grated pear instead of apple for a softer sweetness. Add a spoonful of chia seeds for extra texture.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Served cold; no reheating required.
FAQs:
Q: Who invented Birchermüesli?
A: It was created by Swiss doctor Maximilian Bircher-Benner as a nourishing breakfast for his patients.
Q: Can I make it the same morning without soaking overnight?
A: Yes, though soaking overnight softens the oats and gives a creamier texture.
- Rolled oats — 90 g (1 cup)
- Milk — 240 ml (1 cup)
- Plain yogurt — 120 g (1/2 cup)
- Lemon juice — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Apple, grated (skin on) — 1
- Chopped hazelnuts — 30 g (1/4 cup)
- Honey — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Mixed berries, for topping — 75 g (1/2 cup)
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