I’m always looking for ways to make my mornings faster, and when I discovered a breakfast that was make-ahead and healthy, I was intrigued. 

Bircher muesli is a satisfying and nutritious breakfast that takes the stress out of the mornings as you can prep it the night before — in fact it’s essential! 

The oats need an overnight soak in liquid to get plump and soft, transforming them into a creamy mixture that’s equal parts filling and delicious. 

How to make the best bircher muesli 

It’s not as easy as just a splash of this and that though —the best bircher muesli has the right ratio of liquid, oats and sweetness to ensure the oats aren’t too dry, but the finished product isn’t too soggy.

That’s why we love this recipe for bircher muesli by Best Recipes contributor AngelDust. 

It cleverly uses a combination of milk and apple juice for soaking, giving the finished dish a naturally sweet creaminess. 

Most importantly, the ratio of oats to liquid is spot on: it uses one-and-a-half cups of oats to 250mls of milk and 125mls of apple juice. 

The mixture also includes sultanas, which get deliciously plump and juicy after absorbing the flavours overnight. 

Different types of Bircher muesli to try 

While this is an excellent base recipe, I love that you can still make adjustments to tailor it to your tastes. 

Skip the dairy by swapping it for oat milk and coconut yoghurt, or change up the toppings based on what you like and what’s in season. 

I know I’ll be enjoying this year-round, with berries or mango in summer and chopped pear or banana as a winter topping — after all, it’s always the right time for an easier start to the day. 

What Best Recipes commenters are saying about our Bircher muesli recipe 

As always, the Best Recipe commenters are a wealth of info, offering great suggestions for other toppings and ways to enjoy this genius breakfast:

“This was a great-tasting and textured muesli. I added a few pumpkin and sunflower seeds to the mixture.” – marie

“This is delicious. I used ¼ cup each of craisins and dried apricots. This is a very versatile recipe, just add whatever flavours you want.” – Beckyboo

“Very tasty and simple to make. I used dried mango in place of pineapple and a few slivered almonds.” – Oma Shirl

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