Swiss Muesli Overnight Oats

24 g
Protein
387
Calories
50 g
Carbs
11 g
Total Fat
15 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
2
Servings

Ingredients

Muesli

2 cups old-fashioned oats

¾ cup wheat germ or wheat bran

½ cup dried cherries or combination of your favorite dried fruit

¼ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup slivered almonds

¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds

 

Overnight Oats

1 cup muesli (homemade or store bought)

2 (6-ounce) cartons vanilla Greek yogurt, divided

½ apple with peel, shredded

2 tablespoons orange juice

Fresh or frozen fruit such as a mixed berries or sliced bananas

Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories: 387
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Fiber: 6 g
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Calcium: 24% DV
Sodium: 139 mg

Instructions

  1. To make muesli, combine oats, wheat germ or bran, dried fruit, walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. This will make about 3 cups of muesli. Store leftover muesli in a tightly sealed bag or container.
  2. To make the overnight oats, combine 1 cup of the muesli mixture with 2 cartons of yogurt, shredded apple and orange juice in two small bowls or mason jars. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
  3. When ready to serve, top each with a dollop of yogurt and fresh or frozen fruit.

 

Simple Swaps: Try it with pecans, raisins, cranberries, dried apricots or dried blueberries; add 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut; substitute plain or your favorite flavored Greek yogurt.

 

Tips: 

  • The dry muesli mixture can be stored for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
  • Buy nuts and grains in bulk to reduce cost and food waste. 
  • For a delicious warm version, cook the muesli exactly like regular oatmeal: ½ cup oat mixture and ½ cup milk in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and add favorite toppings!
  • To turn the entire batch of muesli into overnight oats, combine the dry ingredients with 2 (32-ounce) containers of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt and refrigerate overnight.