Authentic Bircher Muesli (Edit recipe)

Notes

Oats: Instead of rolled oats, you can use quick-cooking oats. As long as it’s in flake form, any grain will work! Experiment with spelt or einkorn. For a richer flavor, feel free to use toasted oats. Milk: Using fresh milk is a much better choice than condensed milk. You can make a vegan Bircher muesli by using a plant-based milk such as oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk. Or use half and half or coconut cream for a nice, creamy texture. You can even use a fruit juice instead. Apples: Fresh fruit is best, but you can use dried apples as a substitute. Or, use a completely different fresh fruit, such as berries. Lemon juice: Don’t have any lemons? Use orange juice or apple juice or don’t use any at all. Sweetener: While the original recipe does not have or need any sugar, you can finish your bowl of muesli with a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or a bit of brown sugar. Nuts: Hazelnuts are very common in Europe. Feel free to swap them for chopped almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts. Seeds: You might like to add some more healthy fats by adding pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds. Spices: You can add some ground cinnamon, coriander, or even cocoa powder. Other ingredients: You can get a helping of probiotics by adding a spoonful of Greek yogurt. I sometimes like to soak my oats overnight in buttermilk or kefir instead of milk.