Do you love Bircher muesli? Good choice, because this healthy breakfast is delicious and also prepared extra quickly. You can find out how to do it here in the blog.
Verival also offers a healthy range of wholegrain Bircher muesli. We'll show you everything you need to know about it.
Bircher muesli for breakfast - find out more!
How did Bircher muesli come about?
Bircher muesli was invented by the Swiss doctor Max Bircher-Benner. He was an enthusiastic advocate of whole foods, with the main aim of developing a healthy diet based on plant-based foods. However, milk and dairy products were also allowed.
Dr. Max Bircher-Benner developed the, in his opinion healing, Birchermuesli, according to these nutritional principles. He attributed the muesli an activation of the self-healing powers. A healthy breakfast, which provides enough energy, was Bircher-Benner particularly important. In addition, the muesli has a positive influence on bowel function.
Bircher-Benner used to prepare the Bircher muesli with condensed milk. And even today, Bircher muesli is a particularly popular breakfast, especially in Switzerland. But it is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany. There are already a variety of variations available.
The basic Bircher muesli recipe – a Swiss original
Do you want to prepare Bircher muesli yourself? We'll show you how to do it and what you need.
Ingredients:
- Oat flakes
- Apple
- Lemon
- Milk
- Chopped hazelnuts
Preparation:
First, mix 4 tablespoons of cereal flakes with 120 milliliters of water and let the mixture soak in the refrigerator overnight.
The next morning, mix grated apples with the juice of half a lemon. Now add the apple together with the milk and a tablespoon of chopped hazelnuts to the flakes. Use the remaining hazelnuts for sprinkling.
If the consistency is still too firm for you, you can stir in a little milk afterwards. If you like it particularly creamy, you are welcome to add a little cream or yoghurt to the milk.
What other Bircher muesli recipes are there?
There are now a number of variations on the well-known Bircher muesli. In particular, different toppings such as seeds, chia seeds and nuts are becoming increasingly popular. Eating a healthy and balanced breakfast is very important in today's nutrition-conscious society.
More and more people are also concerned about the sustainability of their food. No wonder that the vegan version of Bircher muesli is becoming increasingly popular. Simply use a plant-based alternative such as rice milk or oat milk instead of cow's milk. Almond milk gives Bircher muesli an extra nutty flavor.
As an additional topping, you can add fresh fruit, fruit puree or a little sweetness such as honey, agave syrup or maple syrup. If you like it particularly nutty, you can add a tablespoon of nut butter. There are no limits when it comes to toppings. Whether it's berries, fruits, chia seeds, nuts or seeds in general.
Overnight oats as a variation of Bircher muesli
Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast for those who are grumpy in the morning
As mentioned above, Bircher muesli, according to the original recipe, is soaked overnight. Overnight oats are also prepared according to this principle.
The oats are mixed with liquid and placed in a bowl or closed container. The liquid is absorbed by the oats. Then the whole thing is put in the fridge overnight and the next morning grated apples and other ingredients are added.
This creates a particularly creamy consistency that you can still refine. Overnight oats are also very popular with chia seeds. As with Bircher muesli, the variety of recipes is endless.
You can refine the overnight oats with toppings of your choice or with yoghurt or low-fat quark. Simply stir about 100 grams of yoghurt per portion into the muesli.
Berry overnight oats
With vanilla and fresh berries, overnight oats taste particularly delicious in summer.
Ingredients for 4 people:
- 30 grams of dried berries
- 1 vanilla pod
- 125 milliliters of orange juice
- 100 grams of oats
- 400 grams of whole milk yoghurt
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 90 grams of almonds
- 125 grams of blueberries
- 125 grams of blackberries
- 150 grams of strawberries
- 6 tablespoons of agave syrup
Preparation:
First, chop the dried berries. Then, cut open the vanilla pod and remove the seeds. Boil the seeds and the pod together with the berries, the pod and the orange juice. Mix the berry mixture with 100 grams of flakes and the whole milk yoghurt. Leave to chill in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, roughly grate the apples, mix with lemon juice and add to the flakes together with chopped almonds. Serve with the berries and a little sweetness of your choice.
Bircher muesli from Verival
Bircher muesli is also very popular in our Verival online shop. We have reinterpreted the dietary dish. Of course, the fruity note is an essential part of this recipe. We refine the muesli with figs, sultanas, diced apple, apple flakes and almonds. We produce everything in the finest organic quality. The apple flavor and the nuts provide the typical Bircher taste.
Bircher porridge from Verival
porridge, also known as oat porridge, is particularly popular for breakfast. It is really quick to prepare. But you don't have to do without the delicious taste of Bircher muesli.
Verival's Bircher Porridge is the perfect breakfast for at home. It consists of wholegrain rolled oats, dried apples, dates, figs and sultanas, so it's pure fruit pleasure. Of course, the roasted and chopped almonds also provide the nutty component.
The porridge is prepared in just a few minutes. Simply pour warm water or hot milk over the amount of your choice and let it soak. If you want to eat it as overnight oats, you can simply add a little more liquid and let the porridge steep in the refrigerator overnight. Of course, you can always spice up your breakfast with the toppings of your choice.
Is Bircher muesli really that healthy?
The answer to this question is a clear yes. Cereal flakes are a great source of fiber. Despite the high amount of carbohydrates, they are a complex source of energy.
This means that Bircher muesli satisfies you for a particularly long time and prevents the typical cravings that often come after a slice of bread with jam and butter.
A healthy breakfast that will keep you full for a long time and give you plenty of energy. The numerous dietary fibres also support a healthy intestinal function to make you feel completely comfortable!
