Bircher Muesli: Overnight Oats | 什錦果麥早餐

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The first time I've ever tried Bircher muesli was actually on an inflight breakfast tray - the bowl of oats was creamy, delicious, and feels healthy - and after a second helping it also kept my belly happily and reasonably full. Bircher muesli took on the name of a Swiss physician named Maximilian Bircher-Benner, who in around 1900 encouraged his patients to have a diet rich with raw fruit and vegetables to cure their ailments, and developed a breakfast that is till today popular throughout Switzerland and Germany.

In a hurry in the morning? Pack the muesli in a container the night before and take it to go in the AM!

Unlike oatmeal porridge cooked on stove top (a common breakfast even in Hong Kong), Bircher muesli requires no cooking but rather soaking raw oats overnight, allowing the grains to absorb the liquid and soften enough to eat uncooked, hence the name overnight oats. The virtue of overnight oats is really in its ease of preparation - all it takes is just minutes to stir everything together the night before and there you have a nutritious breakfast always on standby for the rest of the week. It is perfect for early mornings or for breakfast on the go. And though Bircher muesli is called overnight oats, all you really need is several hours to let the oats soften sufficiently.

All it takes is just minutes to stir everything together the night before- brekkie is ready in the morning.

Packed with slow-release energy, protein, fruit and seeds, this easy overnight oats recipe is a complete breakfast to get your day started and keep you going until lunchtime. The recipe provides the base for countless variations - customize your Bircher muesli with any seeds and nuts, seasonal fruits, and choice of dairy or plant-based milk. The addition of chia seeds not only gives a major protein boost, it also gives the muesli a rich creaminess. Experiment with mixing in yoghurt, applesauce, or even nut butter. As far as toppings go, you can use just about anything your heart desires for fruit and nuts.

Bircher muesli is typically enjoyed chilled, making it perfect for warmer months

Ingredients
1 cup (100 g) whole rolled oats
1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Small handful of dried cranberries, raisins, or goji berries
1 apple
1 1/2 cup milk of choice
A dash of pure vanilla extract, optional
A drizzle of maple syrup, optional

Directions
Peel and coarsely grate half the apple, reserving the other half for the morning. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or at least for 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir through the muesli and top up with a splash of milk if desired. Top with freshly grated apple, berries, nuts and seeds, granola or any toppings as desired or enjoy as it is!

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【 什錦果麥早餐 】  

材料：
燕麥片               100 克
奇亞籽               1 1/2 湯匙
南瓜籽               1 湯匙
各式乾果           適量（蔓越莓、提子乾、杞子）
蘋果                    1 個
牛奶或植物奶  350 毫升
純雲呢拿香精  數滴（可免）
純楓糖漿           隨喜好（可免）

做法：
將半個蘋果去皮，刨成絲，另一半留起備用。把所有材料放入碗內，拌勻。蓋好後放入雪櫃存放一整夜或最少一小時。可存放三天。翌日享用時，拌勻並隨喜好加上新鮮蘋果、香蕉、各式鮮莓和堅果。


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