Midsummer Bircher Muesli

By ltrodrigu

Pictured on left: THE SWISS CLASSIC... Traditional Bircher muesli, a nourishing bowl of oats, nuts, fruit and cream, essentially prepares itself while you sleep.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup diced dried apricots
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/4 sultanas
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and grated
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
• 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
• 3 cups half-and-half, plus more for drizzling
• 1 cup whole-milk yogurt
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups fresh fruit, such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or pitted cherries

Details

Adapted from online.wsj.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet set over medium heat, toast almonds and coconut flakes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add apricots, currants, sultanas, apples, lemon and orange juices, honey, oatmeal, half-and-half, yogurt and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight.

To serve, divide muesli evenly among six bowls. Drizzle with half-and-half and garnish with fresh fruit.