Orange & Cranberry Bircher Muesli

To me, bircher muesli’s like a summer version of porridge. The advantage is it’s even quicker and easier to prepare, leaving you with no excuse to skip breakfast, even if you’re short on time!

It contains a good balance of macronutrients (especially if you serve with Greek yoghurt and up the protein), which will keep you feeling full until lunch time.  

I’ve made the recipe to provide 2 portions, because I think it’s best eaten fresh. But if you’re feeding more mouths, or you want to make up a week’s worth in one batch, it will still keep well for 3—5 days in the fridge.

Makes 2 serves

Ingredients

• 80g whole rolled oats (use the large ones, they work better than the small, quick-cook oats which can go a bit soggy)

• 20g pumpkin seeds
  

• 20g sunflower seeds

• 10g chia seeds

• 30g dried cranberries

• 250ml orange juice

To serve (per portion)

• 50g Greek yoghurt (I like to use Fage 5%)

• A handful of berries, or any other fruit of your choice

• Half a teaspoon of runny honey (optional)

Method

• Place all the dry ingredients into a Tupperware container or bowl, stir to combine, then pour in the orange juice. Stir again. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.

• When you’re ready to serve, remove from the fridge, spoon into a bowl and serve with fresh fruit, yoghurt and honey.

• The bircher will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it's best eaten fresh.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per serve (205g)	Per serve with yoghurt, fruit and honey (310g)
Calories	184.2 kcal	377.7 kcal	450.3 kcal
Carbohydrate	23.2 g	47.5 g	55.6 g
of which sugars	9.6 g	19.7 g	26.3 g
Fat	6.8 g	13.9 g	16.6 g
of which saturates	1.4 g	2.8 g	4.7 g
Protein	5.7 g	11.7 g	16.5 g
Fibre	4.8 g	9.9 g	10.9 g