Overnight oats

Bircher Muesli Overnight Oats

This one is my favourite as well as a bunch of Europeans! Fresh and cool in summer but it can also be heated in the microwave in winter as a nice warm porridge. Also great as a takeaway option for busy people with hectic morning schedules. This breakfast has your iron needs sorted with oats, seeds and dried fruit containing a good source of non-haem iron and the vitamin C in apple and orange juice to help with absorption! Just avoid eating within a couple hours of having tea or coffee which inhibit iron absorption.

Guten Appetit!

Ingredients

(Serves 1-2 depending how hungry you are!)

1 cup oats (or untoasted muesli)

1 large apple (grated)

2 Tablespoons dried fruit eg: cranberries, sultanas or raisins

2 Tablespoon seeds eg: sunflower, pepitas / pumpkin, linseed or chia seeds

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups low fat milk

1/2 cup pulp free orange juice

Methods

  1. Mix oats, apple, dried fruit, seeds and cinnamon in a medium sized snaplock container (of approx. 1 litre).

  2. Add milk and orange juice and mix again.

  3. Seal container and store in fridge overnight or for a few hours at least.

  4. Serve alone or topped with your favourite fruits, seeds and / or a dollop of greek yoghurt.