Birchner Muesli Holland America Version Food

Essentially oats soaked in fruit juice, or milk, with nuts and fruit, Bircher muesli has a long history, and enough versions floating around to prove it. The original was created in the early 1900s by Maximilian Bircher-Benner, a Swiss doctor. It consisted of oats, grated apple, nuts, lemon and condensed milk and honey, but over time, people have gotten creative with the formula. This version is a choose-your-own-adventure recipe that is great to make ahead in large or small batches. Some recipes call for apple juice or applesauce for moisture, but this version uses creamy Greek yogurt instead. Tahini adds richness, but substitute another nut butter or skip it all together if you'd rather. Swap out the nuts and dried fruit to suit your tastes and what you have. (Dates are especially nice.) Thin individual servings with more milk, if needed, then top with additional fresh fruit, nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. It's cool, creamy, chewy and crunchy all at once.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Make and share this Birchner Muesli- Holland America Version recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tlcstuff

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 83.5, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 23.1, Protein 6.8

From "The Swiss Cookbook". The author says that it is supposed to be served as a breakfast or supper--not dessert--and that it "is a throwback to the old Swiss country habit of eating a cereal gruel with fruit and milk for supper because these were the foods on hand." She says that whole-wheat and other dark breads with butter are usually served with it. I haven't tried it yet. This is for one serving. Overnight standing time is not included. However, this can soak for only 30 minutes and still be great (even with old-fahioned oats).

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium