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This Dairy Free Overnight Muesli and Oats combines the creaminess of almond and coconut milk with sweet raisins, raspberries and pomegranate and the crunch of hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds.
I must confess… I would rather lie in for an extra thirty minutes every morning than get up and make breakfast, despite the fact that I love a good breakfast. With my Dairy Free Overnight Muesli and Oats, I managed to exclude many potential sources of inflammation, while having a delicious make ahead breakfast that I can grab and go in the morning.
As a child I occasionally ate the cooked oatmeal that my mother loved, but always felt like I had been starved for days within two hours of eating it. Suffice it to say, cooked oats in any breakfast form has not been a favorite of mine (except in my late Aunty Josie’s Crunchies).
Muesli overnight oats is perfect for those of us who prefer to hit the snooze button a few times (not mentioning any names 😉 ), instead of rising a few minutes earlier to make any breakfast, let alone a healthy and nutritious one. The bonus is that you won’t feel hungry within two hours of eating breakfast!
I have often seen ‘Bircher muesli’ on menus over the years but it always looked too gloopy and I always passed it by, expecting it to taste as unappetizing as it looked. When I decided to make my own version of Bircher style overnight muesli, my only experience of eating it had been at the launch of the new season’s breakfast menu at Pots, Pans and Boards at The Beach mall in Dubai.
So, with sheikh Google to the rescue, I discovered the history of Bircher Muesli; first created in the early twentieth century for his patients by Maximillian Bircher-Benner; who had eaten something similar on a hike in the Swiss Alps.
How to make Overnight Muesli and Oats
Originally Bircher’s overnight muesli consisted of rolled oats soaked in water for at least 12 hours, to which grated apple, nuts, lemon juice and condensed milk was added. Enter the twenty first century, and we now find all manner of variations.
- I’ve tried to keep my Dairy Free Overnight Muesli and Oats with fruits and nuts light but delicious and used homemade muesli and gluten free rolled oats.
- The muesli and oats are soaked overnight in almond and coconut milk (you could use either) and then raisins are added.
- Before serving stir through grated apple and toasted hazelnuts.
- Decorate with and fresh berries, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.
- The overnight muesli recipe can be started the night before and finished within 5 minutes before serving the next morning.
For more breakfast recipes why not check out and try the recipes below.
- Homemade Toasted Luxury Berry Nut Muesli
- Easy Homemade Granola
- Greek Yogurt and Granola breakfast bowl
- Mieliepap with fresh berries
- Almond and Coconut breakfast pancakes
- Banana Pancakes with mixed berries
Dairy free Overnight Muesli and Oats
Ingredients
Muesli mix
- 75 grams gluten free muesli ready made is fine, (approximately 187.5 ml or 3/4 cup)
- 25 grams gluten free rolled oats approximately 62.5 ml or 1/4 cup
- 375 ml almond and coconut milk approximately 1 1/2 cups
- 125 ml raisins approximately 1/2 cup
- 1 medium granny smith apple grated
- 15 ml lemon juice approximately 1 tablespoon
- 125 ml hazelnuts approximately 1/2 cup
- 60 ml pomegranate seeds plus 10 ml extra to garnish
Garnish
- 6 Raspberries
- 10 ml pomegranate seeds
- 15 ml pumpkin seeds
- 5 ml honey
Instructions
- Weigh or measure out the muesli and oats into a glass bowl and add the milk.
- Add the raisins and mix then cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, grate the apple directly into the bowl and add lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add the hazelnuts and 60 ml of the pomegranate seeds
- Stir everything through but be careful not to make it mushy.
- Decant into serving bowls and top with raspberries, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds and a teaspoon of honey on each one and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional information for the recipe is an approximation and varies according to the ingredients and products used.
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This was first published on 13 December 2015 and has since been updated.
52 Comments
Laura | Wandercooks
August 5, 2016 at 3:43 amWow, I never knew that about the history of bircher muesli – thanks for sharing! Your version looks absolutely scrumptious and I especially love the fresh raspberries on top. Combined with the pomegranate and pumpkin seeds it looks so festive and bright and happy. Yum!
Razena Schroeder
August 8, 2016 at 2:20 pmYou are most welcome 🙂 Oats are not exactly the most textural or colorful foods, so I figured it needed a touch of both 🙂
The Food Hunter
August 5, 2016 at 1:27 amThis is one of my favorite breakfasts
Razena Schroeder
August 8, 2016 at 2:19 pmIt’s one of mine too since it’s no cook and make ahead 🙂
Regina
August 4, 2016 at 9:24 pmOh I’d definitely be the one to hit the snooze button, if my alarm didn’t come in the form of an early rising toddler 😉 Overnight oats are my favorite. Love that you used muesli in yours as well. Gotta try that.
Razena Schroeder
August 8, 2016 at 2:18 pmI hoped the muesli would reduce the gloopy consistency of the oats and it turned out wonderful!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
August 4, 2016 at 4:40 pmThis looks fabulous, such a healthy way to start the day. I have just made a version of bircher muesli too.
Razena Schroeder
August 8, 2016 at 2:17 pmYour bircher muesli looked so good!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
August 4, 2016 at 4:35 pmOvernight oats are such a great idea. Makes mornings a lot easier….and tasty too!!
Razena Schroeder
August 8, 2016 at 2:17 pmIt’s so perfect for one who continuously hits the snooze button :O
Ahu @ Ahu Eats
April 8, 2016 at 4:07 amI haven’t yet gotten on the overnight oats bandwagon, but I need to. This looks amazing!
Razena Schroeder
April 8, 2016 at 11:49 pmIt’s great to make ahead, especially if you’re time poor and don’t have a second to waste in the morning.
Manju | Cooking Curries
March 5, 2016 at 2:00 amThat is such a pretty looking bowl. Love all kinds of overnight breakfast options!
Razena Schroeder
March 6, 2016 at 9:23 amI tend to get very bored eating the same thing over and over… so having as many as possible breakfast options is always a good thing 🙂
Uma Srinivas
February 29, 2016 at 5:25 amLooks delicious! Great option for oats eater!
Razena Schroeder
February 29, 2016 at 11:43 amThank you!
Renz
February 26, 2016 at 5:05 amThis looks so delicious. A great breakfast option. I don’t eat too much muesli but if this was the option i would be diving in.
Razena Schroeder
February 27, 2016 at 12:28 pmI prefer muesli over the greasier and more sugary granola and always kept it on hand for a quick breakfast. It wasn’t until I tasted an overnight oats at a menu launch of one of the newer restaurants that I decided to experiment combining it with oats. I quite liked the texture that the muesli added as well as the sweetness of the fruits.
Lindsey | Lou Lou Biscuit
February 24, 2016 at 12:11 amoh it’s been way too long since I’ve had muesli! Your recipe looks divine!
Razena Schroeder
February 24, 2016 at 2:56 pmThank you Lindsey. I love this recipe and I hope you try it some time 🙂
Jayshree
February 21, 2016 at 4:31 amWhat a gorgeous breakfast is this! I would like to have it anyday topped with my choice of fruits and nuts..YUMM!!
Razena Schroeder
February 21, 2016 at 9:39 amThanks Jayshree. I was quite surprised by how much I loved this, not being a fan of cooked oats 🙂
Julia @ bavarianpicure
December 26, 2015 at 11:24 pmI agree with you Razena, most Bircher mueslis don’t look appetizing. I love your twist on overnight muesli, especially the toppings!
Razena Schroeder
December 28, 2015 at 11:13 amThank you! I eat with my senses first, so it has to look as appetizing as possible 🙂
Kathy Hester
December 21, 2015 at 5:55 amI love the idea of waking up to an almost ready breakfast. Great idea!
Razena Schroeder
December 21, 2015 at 11:31 amThat was the best part of this breakfast 🙂
Sarah & Laura @ Wandercooks
December 18, 2015 at 6:26 pmOvernight muesli is the best. We have it a lot as we travel. So healthy, filling and nutritious. Love it with the fresh fruit too!
Razena Schroeder
December 18, 2015 at 10:09 pmIndeed, it is my new favorite easy breakfast 🙂
Choclette
December 17, 2015 at 3:50 pmI love Bircher muesli, but I love porridge too. My husband loves to eat porridge, but like you, he feels hungry 2 hrs after eating it. He’s also fine with Bircher muesli. Oats alone are obviously not enough.
Razena Schroeder
December 17, 2015 at 7:41 pmI find that this kept me fuller for longer than the cooked oats, and when I did feel hungry it wasn’t the raging type of ‘I need to eat five grilled cheese sandwiches now’ hunger. 🙂
Platter Talk
December 17, 2015 at 7:36 amWe love muesli for so many reasons. This combo with fruit, nuts, and oats looks just perfect; thanks so much for sharing!
Razena Schroeder
December 17, 2015 at 7:38 pmYou are most welcome!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal
December 17, 2015 at 4:45 amThis breakfast looks like such a delicious, nourishing and quick way to start the day! I loved reading the history of this dish. I’ve seen variations of this dish around the internet but never stumbled as interesting of a post!
Razena Schroeder
December 17, 2015 at 7:38 pmThanks for the kind words. It really is an easy and delicious breakfast too 🙂
Fareeha
December 16, 2015 at 6:10 pmCan eating healthy get any better than this!!! Love each and every ingredient in the list, especially the almond and coconut milk. And the presentation is simply awesome too
Razena Schroeder
December 16, 2015 at 9:38 pmJazakAllahu khairan for your kind words 🙂 Lulu hypermarket sells the almond and coconut milk as well as plain almond milk and I really love the taste. It is great in smoothies too instead of cow’s milk.
Oana @AdoreFoods
December 16, 2015 at 2:25 amYour overnight muesli looks so good! Would be the perfect healthy addition to my breakfast 🙂 Thanks for sharing it!
Razena Schroeder
December 16, 2015 at 12:48 pmYou are most welcome. I hope you try it and let me know what you think 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Foo
December 15, 2015 at 11:12 pmI’m a fan of overnight muesli, this sounds great with all the fruits and nuts!
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 11:34 pmI love the sweetness of the fresh and dried fruits and the crunch of the nuts. It has just the right amount of liquid so it’s moist but not a gloopy mush.
Chris @ SimpleFood365
December 15, 2015 at 9:45 pmOk, I am coming for breakfast! Seriously, that looks so good! I love overnight oats and the combinations here make it sounds so appealing.
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 11:32 pmHehe… for someone who usually feels hungry within 2 hours after eating cooked oats, I found this to be tasty and filling and I lasted until a late lunch.
LydiaF
December 15, 2015 at 9:32 pmWhat a pretty looking breakfast! In the morning I want to eat and this looks so simple and easy to mix and match the toppings. Thanks!
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 9:36 pmYou are most welcome. I realized that I love to eat with my eyes first and an appetizing meal makes me want to dig in, no matter how tired I may be 🙂
Leslie @ Bessie Bakes
December 15, 2015 at 8:11 pmThis muesli mix looks really satisfying! I love coconut milk so I think that sounds like a great base. Raspberries, hazelnuts and raisins sound like a nice combo too:)
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 8:22 pmThank you. It is very filling and tasty.
Sandhya
December 15, 2015 at 8:59 amThis muesli looks so yummy, I would have it everyday!
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 3:45 pmThank you. I love it 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
December 14, 2015 at 11:59 pmThis looks delicious! If it’s one meal I can’t miss it is breakfast but I don’t like to make a whole lot of fuss early in the morning. This really would be perfect. Thank you.
Razena Schroeder
December 15, 2015 at 8:33 amThanks Marisa. I would always take an extra 10 minutes in bed over rushing around in the morning to make breakfast, even though I love breakfast. This makes it so easy 🙂
Rafeeda @ The Big Sweet Tooth
December 14, 2015 at 8:32 amJust looks too good!
Razena Schroeder
December 14, 2015 at 12:06 pmThank you 🙂 It is so tasty and easy to make, Alhamdulillah.