Comments on: Swiss Bircher muesli (the original overnight oats) https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/ Internationally inspired recipes for everyone to enjoy - mostly healthy, always tasty Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:28:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-91776 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:28:07 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-91776 In reply to Morganne.

So glad you have been enjoying! Indeed, it's fine to mix everything the night before - I only generally add the apple right before eating to have it slightly crisper and to avoid browning.

]]>
By: Morganne https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-91772 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:20:57 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-91772 In reply to Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck.

I have made this many many times before and it's always absolutely delicious!! I'm lazy and just mix all the ingredients together the night before and it turns out great everytime. I also use almond milk instead of apple juice and it's delicious.

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-88149 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:04:11 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-88149 In reply to Ieva.

So glad to hear you enjoyed!

]]>
By: Ieva https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-88140 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:53:19 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-88140 5 stars
Great recipe! We never made bircher muesli before, so I don't have a point of reference, but I loved it! Deliciously creamy and such a wonderful option when you're in a rush to get out the door in the morning. We sliced some extra apple on top, just like you did, and did enjoy a bit of juicy fresh crunch with it too πŸ™‚

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-86592 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:37:08 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-86592 In reply to Olu.

So glad to hear you are enjoying - it is a favorite of mine and agree, great to play around with add-ins too.

]]>
By: Olu https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-86591 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:24:53 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-86591 5 stars
Hi Caroline, I have NEVER commented on a recipe website before but this was soooooooo good I had to let you know. Thank you very much for sharing. I absolutely loved it and love that it is so versatile so I can be a little adventurous with it. Trying to get back to loving oats again as I went off it some time ago and this is just the ticket! THANK YOU for sharing!!!❀️

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-86417 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:08:58 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-86417 In reply to Tavo.

So glad to hear, it's one of my favorites as well.

]]>
By: Tavo https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-86410 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:15:01 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-86410 5 stars
The perfect breakfast! I love this muesli.

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-74775 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:15:56 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-74775 In reply to Karin M.

Thanks, and yes so many options on what to soak the oats with.

]]>
By: Karin M https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-74769 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:40:27 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-74769 In reply to Janet Ward.

Being Swiss and making this all the time I have to disagree with Janet. Soaking the oats is a must even though as stated by the author, it doesn’t necessarily have to be overnight. Works also great with orange juice or milk (including oat, almond, coconut...).

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-58422 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:45:13 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-58422 In reply to Janet Ward.

What a great way to learn! They don't necessarily need to be soaked overnight, but some softening even if just 10 or more minutes in the morning definitely helps. Swiss friends soak overnight and it does help make things quicker in the morning if nothing else. (And the decorative apple slices are just that, decorative :))

]]>
By: Janet Ward https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-56336 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:29:18 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-56336 4 stars
Not too bad a version! My mother learnt how to make Bircher-Benner muesli at a maternity home(she was last there in 1954) run by Dr Pink and Dr White who, in turn, had learnt from the great man.

The essentials are coarsely grated whole apple, oats, milk, honey and nuts. The oats do not need to be soaked overnight, that would make the mix all to sludgy anyway.
Drs P & W blended in a good dollop of cashew nut butter (with *un*-roasted cashews, of course) into the milk (do this as part of the general mixing process). They said that this muesli was now the equivalent of mother's milk!

(Not sure about the 'decorative' apple slices, gives the 'wrong' texture.)

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55389 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:39:48 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55389 In reply to Amy Nash.

Thanks, I agree it's wonderfully easy and so tasty too.

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55388 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:39:27 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55388 In reply to Susanne.

Thanks, it's such an easy but delicious combination. Enjoy!

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55386 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:38:41 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55386 In reply to Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck.

Thanks Colleen, it helps it to be lovely and fresh, with a nice sweetness. That said I use fresh-pressed juice that's unsweetened so it's still pretty good for you.

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55383 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:36:33 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55383 In reply to Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories.

Thanks, indeed it was! But even having it on a less dramatic day is wonderful as well πŸ˜‰

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55381 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:35:50 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55381 In reply to Shelby.

Thanks, it wasn't exactly fun, but this did help! Yes the apple juice makes for a lovely flavor.

]]>
By: Amy Nash https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55369 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:40:49 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55369 5 stars
This is such a great breakfast idea! I love how easy the recipe is and your photos are beautiful!

]]>
By: Susanne https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55356 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:36:36 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55356 5 stars
I will have to try this for breakfast. After reading the recipe I'm positive I would love it!!

]]>
By: Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55343 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:58:24 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55343 I really love that this recipe uses apple juice...I can't wait to try it out and taste the difference!

]]>
By: Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55327 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 02:35:31 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55327 What a memory! This bowl of muesli must have been comforting after all of that weather trauma to your house!

]]>
By: Shelby https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-55321 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:33:14 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-55321 Eeks, I can't imagine all alarms going off! I'd say you deserved this for breakfast! I like that you soak in apple juice, that to me is very different, but I bet it gives it a nice sweetness!

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1623 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:18:57 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1623 In reply to Mila.

I agree, it's a great way to be quick, but healthy, in the morning.

]]>
By: Mila https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1620 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:56:27 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1620 I love muesli and oats, perfect and healthy breakfast! πŸ™‚ When I dont have a time in the morning I also make such oats a day ahead. πŸ™‚

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1610 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 01:41:28 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1610 In reply to Prachi Garg.

Thanks, Prachi. Yes it's really simple and tasty, I hope you like it- let me know what you think!

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1608 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 01:39:37 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1608 In reply to Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen.

Thanks, yes it is a tasty combination!

]]>
By: Prachi Garg https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1597 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 06:59:07 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1597 wow ! That looks crazy good and so easy to make ! Now i am thinking, why did i never think of this πŸ˜› Thanks for sharing Caroline ! I would be making this really soon πŸ™‚

]]>
By: Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1595 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:09:58 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1595 These look great! I make some version of overnight oats/Bircher muesli every week - although I have to admit that the classic version with grated apple is still my favorite πŸ™‚

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1592 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:24:36 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1592 In reply to Angie.

How could I not have fun, Angie, it's Fiesta Friday?! Actually our alarm is fin with the fire on, but I guess being waterlogged was a bit much - fair enough really πŸ™‚ Good luck with the shoveling - maybe this muesli can help power you through! I do like milk for hot oats, but somehow juice feels a better fit when cold like this. I'd be interested to see what you think!

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1590 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:21:58 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1590 In reply to Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons.

Yes, we have been a bit inundated this year! But it's a good excuse to have lots of nice comfort foods and tasty things like this muesli.

]]>
By: Caroline's Cooking https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1588 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:20:11 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1588 In reply to Kaila (GF Life 24/7).

Thanks, Kaila, I agree Fiesta Friday is a lot of fun! Glad you enjoyed learning a little about the origins - there was a lot more I might have to add some time! And I hope you manage to enjoy the oats too.

]]>
By: Angie https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1584 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:56:32 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1584 Hi there, co-host! I hope you're having fun! πŸ™‚

That darn alarm! It's happened to us several times. Mostly when we start a fire in the fireplace. I can't wait for the cold to go away!! 8 inches of snow yesterday, so snow day today for us, yay! That's the good thing, the bad is the shoveling. We desperately need a snow blower! The bircher muesli sounds awesome, btw. I've always used milk but I think apple juice will be refreshing. Sounds really nice!

]]>
By: Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1582 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:34:09 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1582 One of my good friends lives down the street in Arlington, you have had a time of it this winter!

I had muesli for the first time on a visit to Germany, it became my regular breakfast. Definitely yummy and filling, perfect for snowy mornings.

]]>
By: Kaila (GF Life 24/7) https://www.carolinescooking.com/swiss-bircher-muesli/#comment-1578 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:12:26 +0000 http://www.carolinescooking.com/?p=926#comment-1578 Thank you so much for co-hosting FF this week! It's one of my favorite parts of blogging! Also, your overnight oats looked tasty. I loved learning more about the origin of overnight oats too. Have a wonderful weekend. πŸ˜€

]]>