Bircher muesli with chia seeds

20 minutes + soaking
serves 8
Easy

Bircher muesli is a Swis invention from the turn of the last century. It consists of rolled oats, apple, milk and other ingredients to shake it up - we've used chia seeds, yogurt and some extra fruit. This is best when it's left to soak overnight, so you'll have a healthy, fuss-free breakfast ready to go in the morning.

Ingredients

porridge oats 200g
pumpkin seeds 15g
dried apricots or dates 20g, diced
raisins, sultanas or dried cranberries 30g
sunflower seeds 10g
chia seeds 2 tbsp
semi-skimmed milk or almond milk 600ml

TO SERVE (PER SERVING)

apple ¼, cored and grated
blueberries 1 tbsp
raspberries 2 tbsp
banana ¼, sliced
natural yogurt or milk to serve

Method

Step 1

Mix all the muesli ingredients together, cover and leave in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight, until the milk has been absorbed. When you’re ready to eat, stir in the apple, top with the fruits and a splash more milk or 1 tbsp natural yogurt.