I think I’ve told you before dear readers in this post, that I just ‘don’t do’ lumpy, hot porridge, but Bircher Muesli is a different proposition altogether! I’m not good at ‘breakfast eating’, but I’m trying to get better..
I enjoy this breakfast so much and it keeps you nicely filled up for hours and hours….
3 tbsp rolled oats, soaked overnight in 4 tbsp of either water, milk or apple juice
to this, add 1 heaped tablespoon of plain yoghurt
1 grated apple
1 tbsp peanut butter
flaked almonds and walnuts, chopped
Ground flaxseed (about 1 level tbsp)
raw cocoa nibs and bee pollen to taste (a sprinkle of each)
1 tbsp of honey, maple syrup or rice malt syrup.
If I don’t use peanut butter, I also add a measure (as instructed on the tin) of flavourless protein powder and extra nuts, equally delicious!
Have I told you that raw cocoa nibs are my new favourite thing? Scrummy! And feel free to change this recipe up – it’s really just a template…add chopped banana, dried fruit, fresh fruit, seeds, wheatgerm, condensed milk as the sweetener….the possibilities are endless!
Do try this and let me know how you get on. Oh and before you go, do check out my updated post (new photographs!) on my Mum’s Cypriot semolina cake.
At Anna’s Kitchen Table 
I want to believe you Anna but I can’t bring myself to try it again! I’m so mad at myself that I don’t love porridge or Bircher muesli. I love oats cooked, baked and toasted but I can’t do this texture. It does look so beautiful and healthy I’m sorely tempted to try again but I’ll need to give myself a stiff talking to first 😉
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It’s ok! Lol. I understand! Of course, I’m hoping you’re like me – can’t do it hot, but can do cold and interesting….what can I say? There’s so much else going on (sooooo much!) that the oats are seriously well in the background.
I’m still full and it’s been almost 4hrs. A record for me! And so much goodness in one bowl.
I’m tempted to say one last try to you, but I’d be gutted if you hated it! 🙂 xx
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I’d have to fiddle it to make it appeal to my own biases Anna but I might have a go on Monday. I have pancake plans for tomorrow 😉
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I’d love to see your ‘fiddled with’ version. Let me know if you try it.
Oh and if it’s the milkiness you don’t like, perhaps soak in apple juice and leave out the yoghurt too?
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Porridge is one of my favourite foods , real comfort food for me. X
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I wish I could ‘do’ porridge, I really, really do….it’s so good for you and filling. But this cold version is the nearest I’m ever going to get Anastasia 🙂 xx
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Hate, hate with a vengeance hot porridge, love bircher BUT have never tried it with peanut butter!!! Can’t wait! Off to soak my oats now for the morning :-))
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Ha, glad it’s not just me!
The peanut butter, apple and cocoa nib combo is seriously good! Hope you enjoy it.
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Wow!! THis looks AMAZING!! What a great combo idea!! thanks for sharing!! 🙂
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Thank you! I’m just excited at the endless variations 🙂 no more boring breakfasts!
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that was seriously good!!! Will have to ration it though ,or I’ll be gathering lbs
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Yes, I had those thoughts too! Luckily it keeps you full for hours so at least you won’t need anything until lunchtime 🙂
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Ooh wow, love bircher muesli, but never think to make it. Now I’ve seen our recipe using peanut butter, I think I shall get some soaking tonight. Sounds wonderful, even though I love my porridge 😉
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I think I shall join you! 🙂 I made pancakes today, so no oat soaking was done yesterday!
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You had me at oats and peanut butter!
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I’m getting the Wholegrain mornings book today! Literally cannot wait for the Amazon delivery man to arrive!
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