Original Swiss Bircher Muesli Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Here is the original swiss recipe for bircher muesli that was developed around the turn of the last century by swiss physician maximilian oskar bircher-benner. The original recipe requires a two-step process. Raw oats are plumped with water in a container overnight. When ready to serve, sweetened milk, grated apple with lemon juice, and chopped nuts are added. It is interesting to note that this original recipe now reflects the modern food guide pyramid recommendations set forth by the usda. Today's idea of muesli has changed over the years to contain a larger portion of oats, less fruit, more grain, more sugar, cream, and dried fruits. And instead of it being a two-step process, "Overnight oatmeal" Was created by folks in a hurryall the ingredients are mixed together and refrigerated overnight ready to be eaten as is in the morning, often on the way to work. This breakfast or snack can be gluten-free if made with certified gluten-free oats (always check your label). The proportions used here will make 1 serving but they easily can be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled to accommodate your family.

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Ingredients for Original Swiss Bircher Muesli Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon Rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1 Large Apple
Nutrition
value
182
calories per serving
3 g Fat1 g Protein37 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    37g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    37g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    41mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    24mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    13mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    15mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    18mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    49mg
  • Selenium
    1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats