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Spiced Orange Bircher Muesli

Published: Aug 12, 2016 · Modified: Dec 13, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · 16 Comments

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Spiced Orange Bircher Muesli, or overnight oats, is a quick and easy way to make porridge for breakfast. The oats soak up the milk and juice, making them soft and easy to digest. Delicious!

An outdoor table with a bowl of porridge topped with blueberries.

bircher muesli

This breakfast is also a quick and easy option for anyone on the go as you can make this the night before and have it ready in the morning.

It's simply oats that have been soaked in milk, juice or a mix of the two overnight.

This softens the oats and makes a refreshing breakfast - just eat it straight from the fridge in the morning. 

This version has zesty orange and warming spices for a delicious flavor. It's super easy, healthy and perfect for busy mornings. A batch will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.

I've been a huge fan over Bircher muesli (aka overnight oats) for a few years now.

My four year old daughter asks for it most mornings, so we usually have a jar of it in the fridge.

what is bircher muesli

bircher muesli is essentially cold soggy oats. Sounds odd? Nope! It's delicious.

Also known as Overnight Oats, instead of cooking the porridge oats to soften them, you simply combine the oats with milk and/or juice and leave it in the fridge to soak.

It's so easy and it means that you can have breakfast on the table in seconds.

You eat the bircher muesli cold, so it's perfect for the spring and summer.

why is bircher muesli healthy?

Bircher muesli is a great alternative to oatmeal or porridge.

You just have to mix it up the night before, then leave it in the fridge until breakfast. Enjoy it cold straight from the fridge. 

It provides you with both slow-release carbohydrates and protein.

Oats have a low glycaemic index (GI) and provide energy. The milk and yogurt (or vegan alternatives) add protein.

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variations

This recipe for Bircher muesli is completely adaptable. Try these tasty variations on the recipe. 

  • Make it vegan: use dairy or non-dairy milk (I like almond milk in it).
  • Make it gluten-free: use gluten-free oats
  • Try grating some carrot into your bircher muesli. You won't taste it, but it's a great way to get some veggies in the morning.
  • Add a small handful of seeds, nuts or dried fruit for more taste, texture and nutrients.
  • Top your bircher muesli with mixed berries. Frozen berries are great too!

A plate of oats on a table.

oat breakfast recipes

Looking for more ways to enjoy oats at breakfast? Try these!

Baked Oatmeal with Berries

Carrot Cake Porridge with Caramelised Nuts

Maca Oatmeal with Manuka Honey Seed Shards

Blackberry, Banana and Oat Breakfast Popsicles

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Spiced Orange Bircher Muesli

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
Spiced Orange Bircher Muesli, or overnight oats, is a quick and easy way to make porridge for breakfast. The oats soak up the milk and juice, making them soft and easy to digest. Delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup (200ml) Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
  • 1 ¾ cups (150g) oats
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 orange zest and juice
  • 1 apple grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 small pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 cup (200ml) milk or non-dairy milk, or orange juice
  • Toppings optional:
  • handful of blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon almonds
  • Orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir.
  • Leave to soak in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
  • Serve cold, straight from the fridge, with optional blueberries, almonds and orange zest.
  • The Bircher muesli will last for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Kim

    June 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the addition of the orange zest! It was wonderful!

    Reply
  2. choclette

    August 15, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I adore bircher muesli and this zesty version sounds fabulous. I wonder if it will do wonders for my pedal power?

    Reply
  3. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

    August 15, 2016 at 11:54 am

    This is something I've never had but would love to try it. Imagine how easy week day mornings would be if the kids dug it too?!?

    Reply
  4. Kavey

    August 15, 2016 at 8:43 am

    I've still not used manuka honey at home! Must get some. This muesli looks like a great start to the day!

    Reply
  5. Urvashi Roe

    August 14, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I love a bircher muesli. always gravitate towards it at a breakfast buffet. The best I ever had was in Dubai at the Jebel Ali Resort. I must gone back at least 3 times. Needless to stay it kept me fuelled for a day in the pool.
    I'm so in awe of these cyclists at Rio. Just amazing commitment.

    Reply
  6. Heidi Roberts

    August 13, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    I love making overnight oats - so quick and easy to take to work and of course blueberries are my favourite fruit!

    Reply
  7. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

    August 12, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    I've only tried porridge once but that was an instant one in a pot (I was in a hotel the night before a big bike ride and was going to be leaving too early for breakfast). I didn't like it (an understatement) but everyone says if you make it properly it's nice, so I might give this one a go as it looks far more appetising than the grey gunge out of a pot!

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  8. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    August 12, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Nice start to the morning. Tasty and nutritious. Should keep you going to lunch for sure.

    Reply
  9. Sarah

    August 12, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Wow, gorgeous pictures! I just got an Instant Pot which makes porridge a snap, so I'm curious to try this!

    Reply
  10. munchies and munchkins

    August 12, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I love the idea of spiced orange as I sit here munching a fresh orange. I have only tried Bircher muesli once at a breakfast hosted at The Ritz..must try this.

    Reply
  11. Gingey Bites

    August 12, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    What a fun competition and also lovely pics. I love oats like this!

    Reply
  12. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    August 12, 2016 at 11:26 am

    We love overnight oats and the spiced orange flavour sounds delicious. it reminds me of Christmas 🙂

    Reply
  13. Telina

    August 12, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I love having muesli for breakfast - this sounds great!

    Reply
  14. Brian Jones

    August 12, 2016 at 11:14 am

    I've never tried overnight oats but am seeing them become incredibly popular, love the pictures on this post they are fabulous!

    Reply
  15. fashionandstylepolice

    August 12, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I love the sound of this muesli. Sounds like the perfect breakfast.

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  16. laura_howtocook

    August 12, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I love bircher muesli but have got out of the haboit of making it recently since the scholl holidays. I need to get back to it and try yours out and I love the way the spices infuse so much flavour into it :))

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