Recipe: Bircher Muesli

I don’t know why but I love that the English and Australians call granola “muesli.” It sounds so … European. And since I didn’t make much in the way of muesli before I encountered it in Australia, the name for me has stuck. The same goes for oatmeal and “porridge,” but I digress. This recipe is fantastic because not only is it super easy (and yes, no cooking required), but it’s chocked full of fiber, calcium, and antioxidants. What a great way to start off the day!

 Serves 4

-2 cups rolled oats

-1 ½ cups apple or pear juice

-2 pears or apples, skins left on, grated

-1/2 cup plain yogurt

-4 Tbsp toasted chopped almonds

-1/2 cup blueberries

1. Put the rolled oats in a medium sized bowl and pour over the pear/apple juice. Leave to soak for 1 hour or overnight.

2. Add the fruit and yogurt and mix well.

3. Divide into serving bowls and top with toasted almonds and blueberries.