Bircher Muesli Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or flax seeds
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
• 3 tablespoons dried cranberries  
• 1 1/4 cups almond milk or milk of choice
• 1 cup plain yogurt or coconut yogurt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 large Granny Smith apple or apple of choice, cored and grated (peeling optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans/walnuts or slivered almonds

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, toss rolled oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, salt, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries.
2. Add wet ingredients: Add milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and grated apple to the oat mixture. Stir well to combine.
3. Refrigerate overnight: Cover bowl in plastic wrap or transfer to individual jars or containers. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Serve: Enjoy right from the jar or spoon out 1-1 1/2 cups of muesli into a bowl. Stir in a splash of milk or dollop of yogurt if desired.
5. Top with toppings: Top with your favorite toppings (sliced or chopped apples, nut butter dollops, yogurt dollops, pomegranate arils, citrus slices).

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped dried apricots, walnuts, almonds, or ground cinnamon.
• For a sweeter taste: Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
• For a crunchier texture: Add more nuts or seeds.

Enjoy your delicious Bircher Muesli!