I found a recipe on Pinterest via Alexandra Cooks. This was my starting point, though I did change it some to fit my morning time constraints and products that I have on hand. I make this in bulk and store in a sealed container. It is important to note that this recipe should sit and soak for a bit so that the chia seeds can do their thing and plump up. I prepare it approximately 15 minutes before the boys get up so that it is ready to eat as soon as they are downstairs. And by they, I mean just J. I'm not even sure E has tried it.
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| Bircher Muesli mixed and plumped. This version had peanuts. Side note: This stuff isn't beautiful to photograph. |
Ingredients:
Bulk mix:
- 5 cups oats
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped nuts (we have used almonds, peanuts, and walnuts)
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 20 dates, pits removed and diced
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
- Mix all above ingredients together in a sealed container. Feel free to seal tightly and shake up to mix. Be careful that the lid doesn't fly off (speaking from experience here).
- For a serving, combine 1/2 cup mix, 1/3 cup milk, and 1/4 cup plain yogurt. Stir and let sit for approximately 15 minutes.
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| Bircher Muesli before it plumps. It will look pretty milk-logged. |
Note: I estimate 1/3 cup milk by just filling my 1/2 cup scoop not all the way. To get 1/4 cup yogurt, I do 2 large dollops with the spoon that I later use to mix. I'm a firm believer in Lorelai Gilmore's proclamation, "Who's cleaning that?".