Muesli is one of the healthiest breakfasts, but you don’t have to eat the dry sweepings-up of a bowl of Alpen. You could make your own muesli instead, or find better brands. First developed by Swiss doctor Maximilian Bircher-Benner in 1900 to help hospital patients, muesli is a mix of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and fruits, usually served with plant milk or yoghurt. Breakfast in Germany often centres around a mushy muesli, made the night before and then served with milk and toppings.
Invest in a few glass jars to store it in and make up a fresh batch every few days. Simple Bircher Muesli (Good Eatings) is a nourishing recipe, by a wholefoods Swedish chef. Keep recipes away from pets, due to toxic ingredients (nuts, seeds, dried fruits).
Blueberry Coconut Bircher Muesli (The First Mess) is a nice recipe combining local berries with tropical fruits.
This recipe for Bircher Muesli (The Simple Veganista) combines apple with grains, nuts and seeds and oatmeal for a nice breakfast or snack. This recipe combines chia seeds (avoid for swallowing difficulties) and figs, although you can mix up whatever seasonal fruits you have on hand.
