Swiss Bircher Muesli
Recipe / Lisa Guy
Originating in Switzerland, this wholesome mix of oats, nuts, seeds and fruits is a perfect way to kickstart your day. The dish was named after the creator of this healthy breakfast, Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Brenner.
Serves: 2
1½ cups rolled oats
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp hemp seeds
¼ cup roughly chopped almonds
1 cup plant-based milk
1 cup coconut water
1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
1 large organic green apple, shredded (skin on)
¼ cup Greek yoghurt
Topping Suggestions
Kiwifruit, sliced Pistachios, roughly chopped
1. Place oats, sunflower and hemp seeds, almonds, milk, coconut water and vanilla in an airtight container and mix until well combined. Seal and place in the fridge overnight.
2. Before serving, stir through shredded apple and yoghurt and top with kiwifruit and pistachios.
Tip: Try squeezing lime juice over your shredded apple to prevent it from going brown.
Swiss Natural Muesli
Recipe / Lisa Guy
This wholesome natural muesli is the perfect way to start the day. Rich in slow-release complex carbohydrates, this healthy breakfast will provide a sustained release of energy to fuel the body and brain, without sharp spikes in blood-sugar levels.
Makes: 12 servings
3 cups rolled oats
⅓ cup almonds, halved
⅓ cup hazelnuts, halved
⅓ cup pistachios, halved
⅓ cup pepitas
⅓ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup mixed sundried fruit (cranberries, apricots, apple, mango, goji, sultana, dates)
⅓ cup coconut chips
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Tip: Use any combination of nuts and seeds, such as Brazil nuts, pecans, cashews, macadamia nuts, hemp seeds or flaxseeds.
