A Swiss twist to breakfast

I used to travel to Switzerland a lot for work and I loved my Bircher Muesli.  It gave me the energy to kick start my day as well as keeping me fuller for longer.  What I didn’t realise was how easy and cheap it is to make.  The ingredients can be varied depending on your taste and there are very healthy options if you want to keep the calories down. 
To serve 4-6 people you will need:

• 2 cups of rolled oats
• 1 cup of milk (Skimmed, whole, almond, soy or whatever form of milk you prefer)
• Grated apple (optional)
• 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup of fruit (I quite often use defrosted fruit I picked from the hedgerows earlier in the year
• A handful of nuts (optional)
• 1 ½ cups of greek yogurt (or any yogurt you prefer)

The easiest way to make this is by soaking the oats in the milk overnight. In the morning add the fruit and yogurt (use fruit yoghurt if it is quicker and cheaper). Then any of the other optional ingredients you fancy.

If you prefer it a bit sweeter add some honey or natural syrups. 
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And voila - a great wholesome breakfast for all the family. A perfect way to make yoghurt go further and keep you fuller longer without breaking the bank.

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