Name: Classic Bircher Muesli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 100 g rolled oats; 120 ml whole milk; 120 g plain yoghurt; 30 g honey; 15 ml lemon juice; 1 apple

Equipment

Box grater

or Food processor with grating attachment

Mixing bowl

Airtight container

or Bowl covered with plastic wrap

Ingredients

2 servings

Dry Base

100 g rolled oats

Wet Ingredients

120 ml whole milk
120 g plain yoghurt
30 g honey
15 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Fresh Mix-ins

1 apple, grated

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

32g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

28g

Sugar

78mg

Sodium

Method

Wash the apple and shred it using a box grater, leaving the skin on for added texture and nutrition.

In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, plain yoghurt, honey, fresh lemon juice, and the grated apple. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator to soak overnight, or for a minimum of four hours.

Stir the muesli gently before dividing into bowls. Serve chilled.

Chef's Notes

For the best structural integrity, always use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats will turn to mush during the overnight soak, while steel-cut oats will remain too tough.
Leaving the skin on the apple not only adds a beautiful speckle of color but also increases the fiber content and preserves the fruit's structural texture against the soft oats.
The squeeze of fresh lemon juice serves a dual purpose: it prevents the grated apple from oxidizing and turning brown, while simultaneously brightening the overall flavor profile of the heavy dairy and sweet honey.