SWISS BIRCHER MUESLI

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SWISS BIRCHER MUESLI
Hands-on time: 5 minutes the night before
Refrigerator time: Overnight
Then hands-on time: 10 minutes
Serves 1

NIGHT BEFORE, PER SERVING
1/4 cup oatmeal (or oat bran or wheat germ)
Apple cider to cover (apple cider is my favorite but milk, soymilk and orange juice work too)
Squeeze of lemon juice (omit if using milk)

JUST BEFORE SERVING, PER SERVING
1/4 an apple, grated (or banana or orange sections)
Greek yogurt (or plain or fruit yogurt)
Splash honey (or maple syrup or brown sugar)

ON THE SIDE
Toasted nuts: walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts
Seeds: sesame, sunflower
Dried fruit: currants, dates, figs, cranberries, sour cherries, apricots
Spice: cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom

NIGHT BEFORE Soak the oats, apple cider and lemon juice overnight.

JUST BEFORE SERVING Stir in the apple, yogurt and honey, then add the nuts, seeds, dried fruit and spices as desired.
http://www.kitchenparade.com/2005/12/swiss-muesli.php