Bircher Muesli

At the turn of the century, Dr. Bircher-Benner developed the recipe for bircher muesli, as an alternative breakfast for his patients who had difficulty eating. The Swiss doctor was one of the earliest promotors of the raw-food diet, and his revolutionary recipe was simply based on grated raw apple and oats. Worldwide, many recipes have derived from the original. It's loved by many, but I find its mild flavors make it particularly enticing to anyone with a queasy tummy. It can be prepared in minutes and left overnight in the fridge to enjoy as a tasty and nutritious breakfast.

Bircher Muesli

Ingredients

Serves 2

50g oats

1 large, red apple, cored but not peeled, coarsely grated

200ml apple juice
1 tbsp honey, plus extra to serve

50g live natural yogurt, plus extra to serve

50g blueberries, or fruit of choice

A sprinkling of sunflower seeds or granola

Method

1. Place the oats, grated apple, and apple juice into a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine. Cover tightly with cling film or a lid, and place in the refrigerator overnight.
2. The next morning, before serving, thoroughly stir through the honey and yogurt. Spoon into a bowl and add an extra dollop of yogurt, a few blueberries, a sprinkling of sunflower seeds or granola and a drizzle of honey.