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Bircher muesli

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

1 min read
Last updated November 2026
Bircher muesli

Prep and cooking time: 5 mins

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Under 20 mins
  • Batch-prep friendly

Ingredients

Serves: 2

  • 1 pink lady apple
  • 40g rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 200g plain natural or Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1 large handful walnuts
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
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Method

Step 1

Grate the apple into a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the oats, chia seeds, yoghurt, cinnamon, and water to the bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Split the ingredients and serve topped with walnuts and optional orange zest.

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