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Bircher Muesli (Swiss Oatmeal)

Ingredients

  • Ingredients Units USM Scale 1x2x3x 2 tablespoons rolled oats (not steel-cut or quick oats) 2 tablespoons raw buckwheat groats (or oats) 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla) dash of cinnamon, or to taste 1/2 large organic apple (green or red), grated or diced 1 – 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, optional 1 tablespoon raisins or currants 1 teaspoon EACH almond, walnuts, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 2 figs, chopped (optional)

Preparation

  • Instructions In a small bowl, combine oats, buckwheat groats, chia seeds, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, and half of the apple and raisins. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight, or eat in one to two hours after it has set. Serve cold, or at room temp, topped with diced figs, remaining apple, raisins, and nuts/seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and top with a little more milk if desired.  Serves 1 Store: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.