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Let's start the week out on a healthy note, shall we? Not because we ate way too much rich, decadent food for Italian Foodpalooza Christmas dinner or anything. Nope.
But perhaps we should lighten things up a bit. Which is where my first foray into muesli began.
To make this particular muesli, you mix oats, milk, apple juice and lemon juice together and stash it away in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning, you stir in grated apple, yogurt, honey and cinnamon and top with an assortment of fresh and dried fruit and nuts.
The results are delicious! You can use whatever combination you like on top. I served ours up on a big cutting board with dried cranberries, coconut flakes, chopped hazelnuts, fresh strawberries and raisins. My family really enjoyed it - my toddler especially liked picking and choosing what he was going to add on top (and how much of each item).
I was pleasantly surprised with how much brightness the lemon juice added to the dish. I wasn't expecting to love that, but it was very nice. For the apple, I used a ginger crisp (a new favorite!) and grated is using Kitchen IQ's V-etched Container Grater.
This is a new addition to my kitchen, and I'm really digging it! It's a nice alternative to the standard box grater - it has 3 different grater blades and one slicer blade that you can attach to the container to grate and slice ingredients easily. I particularly like that it's horizontal (versus the standard upright box grater), because I feel like I have a little more control with items while I'm grating them. It has a non-slip base, so it stays in place on the counter/cutting board, and there are measurements along the edges of the container.
I've used it a few times now, and it was awesome for grating loads of cheeses and slicing potatoes. One word of warning when using the slicing blade though - be careful! It's similar to a mandoline but it doesn't have a hand guard, so you have to proceed with caution to prevent any potential injuries. Those blades are sharp!
All in all, this was a great breakfast. I think that it would be great to do this for a weekday morning breakfast, but do all of the ingredient prep the night before (chop up all the fruits/nuts and go ahead and add the grated apple in with the oats, milk and juices) to make the hands-on time a lot shorter the following morning. I'll definitely be making this one again!
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Bircher Muesli
Description
A healthy and delicious breakfast that can be made the night before. The topping combinations are endless!
Ingredients
- 2 cups/150g rolled or quick oats*
- 1 ¾ cups/420ml milk
- ¼ cup/60ml apple juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 apple, cored and grated with the peel
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ cups/375g plain yogurt
- A dash of cinnamon (optional)
- Toppings : your favorite fresh and/or dried fruit, nuts, toasted coconut, etc.
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, apple juice and lemon juice and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- In the morning add the grated apple, honey (to taste), yogurt, and cinnamon, if desired, and mix well.
- Top with your favorite fruits and nuts.
Notes
Recipe by My Little Gourmet
*Optional: use Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
Want to win your very own Kitchen IQ V-etched Container Grater plus an assortment of Stonyfield coupons? To enter to win, leave a comment below telling me what item you grate most frequently in your kitchen. The contest will close on Friday, January 9, 2014 at 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time). One winner will be chosen via random.org and will be contacted via email to get mailing information. U.S. residents only. Good luck, everyone!
UPDATE - The winner has been selected via random.org - CONGRATS to Rana!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love breakfasts like this - we make all sorts of oats with all kinds of toppings. Is it sad that the thing I grate the most is probably cheese.....? 🙂
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen says
I totally grate cheese more than anything else. Mmmm...
prairiekuchen says
I use my grater for cheese mostly. I buy all my cheese in chunks and we love cheese - so it seems I am always grating:) But, I also use it for carrots, apples, onions....
Becca Heflin says
This sounds absolutely amazing, Ashley! I love that it could be great for breakfast or a snack, and oh my gosh, that grater with a box under it? Awesomesauce!
Christine from Cook the Story says
What an awesome recipe! The health factor is off the charts!
Dandi D says
I grate cheese the most, but also potatoes and carrots pretty often.
igggie says
looks great something i can really use,
Holly E says
I would grate lemons for salsa and guacamole.
Clevelandpoet says
lemons and limes. LOTS of cheeses. lol
courtney_mutteringsandmusings says
Cheese. Always the cheese. 🙂 Citrus zests and sliced veggies also come to mind.
Itzia says
I grate cheese the most
Becca Ferguson says
I grate cheese or lemon zest the most.
Rana Jeree says
I grate mostly lemons ! Thanks so much for the giveaway
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen says
Congrats, Rana! You've been selected as the winner. I'll be emailing you shortly for mailing info so your prize pack can be sent. Enjoy!
Rana Jeree says
Thanks love it
Sandra Meaders says
I grate cheese and sometimes lemons.
MommaDarby says
I grate cheese the most! We love cheese! 🙂
Cindy Aiton says
I grate cheese most often. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
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Danielle says
we grate a lot of cheese in our house!
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Vera K says
The thing we grate most often is definitely cheese.
cezovski says
I grate lemon zest most often.
Laura says
i grate cheese most often