Easy, Overnight Muesli - Strawberry Version (Switzerland)
"The original inspiration for this was my recipe #423395 from the Usborne Children's World Cookbook that Gramma gave my son when he first started learning to cook. This version was created when I was soaking the oats one night when DS mentioned that he'd eaten the last apple. He didn't know I had plans for it in the morning. The next morning I used strawberries instead and whatever else was on hand & this recipe was born. :) Muesli is a healthy breakfast cereal, originally created by a Swiss doctor, made up of grains, fruit and nuts. Cook time includes overnight softening of the oats, as there is no actual cooking for this recipe."
photo by Tinkerbell
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats (bulk section of supermarket)
- 6 tablespoons water
- 6 strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (I used Pomegranate flavored)
- 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon clear honey
directions
- Before you go to bed, put the oats into a large bowl and pour the water on top.
- In the morning, remove stems from strawberries and chop the fruit into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Gently stir strawberries, lemon juice, cranberries and pecans into the softened oats.
- Divide the muesli into four bowls and drizzle some honey on top of each serving.
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Reviews
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I threw in some flax seeds 'cause I have a ton and they're very good for you. I wasn't sure I'd like this without some cinnamon or brown sugar thrown in, but it was good! A much better way to start the day than everyone's usual sugary cereals. I may add in a few things next time just to see what happens, and I'm definitely going to try the apple version, too. Thanks, Tink! -
A very nice, easy and delicious way to start my day! I added about a 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest to the oats and water instead of lemon juice, and the dried cranberries as well as I like them when they're re-hydrated. I toasted some sunflower seeds and almond pieces (not a big pecan fan) and added those in the morning with the strawberries and honey and a spoonful of still warm homemade yoghurt. I think I was in breakfast heaven! Will definitely making this often and trying different fresh fruits such as blueberries, mangoes and raspberries. I made a big batch and kept the leftovers in the fridge. I do like it slightly warm so a quick 30 seconds in the microwave before adding my yoghurt. Thanks so much for another deliciously healthy recipe Tink!! Made and enjoyed for PAC Spring 2011.
Tweaks
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A very nice, easy and delicious way to start my day! I added about a 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest to the oats and water instead of lemon juice, and the dried cranberries as well as I like them when they're re-hydrated. I toasted some sunflower seeds and almond pieces (not a big pecan fan) and added those in the morning with the strawberries and honey and a spoonful of still warm homemade yoghurt. I think I was in breakfast heaven! Will definitely making this often and trying different fresh fruits such as blueberries, mangoes and raspberries. I made a big batch and kept the leftovers in the fridge. I do like it slightly warm so a quick 30 seconds in the microwave before adding my yoghurt. Thanks so much for another deliciously healthy recipe Tink!! Made and enjoyed for PAC Spring 2011.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Tinkerbell
Boise, 51
Hi! I am happily married with two children, 26 and 12. For nearly 10 years when this site was Recipezaar and then Food.com I hosted several different forums. I enjoyed making, creating, reviewing, and photographing recipes, but what I miss the most are the friendships I made here. I was Food Editor for the Mill Creek View Newspaper in Mill Creek, WA. for about 4 years during that time. Currently I am the office manager at a small mental health clinic. I'm not on this site much anymore, but I do continue to appreciate and respond to all reviews posted to my recipes.
