Bircher muesli

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I've just done a quick google search but all the recipes suggest ingredients that I don't have at the moment.

Will it be unpleasant with just oats, milk, raisins and blueberries? I have a very sweet tooth but am trying to wean myself off sugar as much as possible.

Do I mix the same quantities as if I were making hot porridge?

Also, would a milk/water mix be a step too far, too soon?

I remember my mum said you can soak the oats in milk or apple juice - so water would work but it might be a bit tasteless.
But I do think grated apple is a key ingredient - as is natural yogurt.

Thanks!

Apple juice is off the menu but I did read that grated apple/yogurt were involved. I haven't used either. I only have thick and creamy yogurt and feel that might defeat the point of my attempt at a healthy breakfast .

I've just tried what I mixed last night (oats, milk, blueberries and sultanas) and it's surprisingly good! I'll put less milk in for tomorrow and change the sultanas for grated apple. Can the apple go in the night before? Does it turn brown?

Apple goes in in the morning - though if you added some lemon juice it shouldn't go brown. Glad to hear it was tasty!

Ok, thanks. I haven't got any lemon so will put the apple in in the morning.

I'm now trying to decide which combination of ingredients to use:

Oats, milk, apple
Oats, water, yogurt, apple
Oats, water, honey, apple

All have roughly the same calories. The second two have a higher sugar content but might taste yummier . Maybe I could try each one over the next three days I think I need to get a life or a hobby!

My vote is for the 2nd one. I think it'd be tastiest and most filling. Getting curious about how it goes...

I forgot to make it before bed last night so will try and remember tonight and report back in the morning !!

(10minutes soaking in the morning is actually fine, IME)

I did think about making it this morning but was running late and couldn't be arsed .

One more probably stupid question...should I peel the apple first or will it be fine with the skin on?

My grandma used to grate the whole thing - core and all! Pips are a bit too much for me but I'd definitely keep the skin on.

it keeps for a week in the fridge, so make a big batch.
Use fresh berries every morning though.
Love muesli. Properly made.

Ooh, that sounds like a good solution...this is my third trip to the kitchen to make it and I keep getting distracted!

What do you put in yours?

Out of whatever box I have - but must be soaked overnight in yogurt and grated apple.
Berries go in in the morning - if I have any.
That's it.

I meant what ingredients do you put in . Would you put the yogurt and apple in for the whole week?

yogurt - yes.
apple - sometimes.
You're supposed to do it fresh every morning, but I can't be bothered.
Sometimes it does not last a whole week, tbh.

Ah, ok...I think I need to try out a few different combinations and find one i like before I go for a week's worth

Hmm, wasn't keen on this morning's concoction. I'll try one of the othe options for tomorrow

I soak my oats in water and lemon juice, then add grated apple and yogurt in the morning. Then I put out seeds, nuts, dried and fresh fruit, honey, and DH and I customise our own. Yummy!

You can go half/half with milk & water ... Best of both worlds.