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Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats) with Carrot

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Published on January 17, 2018 by Helen Best-Shaw 31 Comments
Last Updated on September 3, 2020

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The natural sweetness of carrots makes this bircher muesli (The Swiss version of the original overnight oats) with carrot a quick, easy and delicious breakfast that’s ready when you are in the morning; an added advantage, you start the day with an extra portion of vegetables!

delicious bircher museli or overnight oatsmade with carrots, apple, orange juice and yogurt

Prepare-ahead breakfasts are a great time saver. Spending a few minutes in the evening getting a healthy breakfast ready so that nothing needs to be done in the morning and breakfast is ready and waiting for you when you get up.  Ideal for people with an early start, busy routine, or who like me want to grab just a few extra minutes in bed.

a breakfast table of delicious bircher museli of overnight oats made with carrots, apple, orange and yogurt

One of our favourite prep ahead breakfasts are overnight oats, also known as Bircher Muesli – a combination of rolled whole grains and oats soaked overnight, and topped with nuts and seeds. Our usual base is a mix of rolled oats, spelt and rye flakes. We normally add a grated apple and sometimes, as here, a grated carrot. This mixture is then soaked overnight in fruit juice, milk, kefir, yogurt.

Everything You Need To Know

  • How Long Does Bircher Museli Take To Make?
  • How Long Can I Keep Bircher Muesli For?
  • What Other Vegetables Could I Add to Bircher Muesli?
  • Can I freeze Bircher Museli?
  • Bircher Muesli with Carrot
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

How Long Does Bircher Museli Take To Make?

Bircher Museli is really fast to make.   Hands on time is about 5 minutes.  Then it needs to soak at least overnight in the fridge.

In the morning, breakfast is ready and waiting simple top with seeds, fresh berries and an extra dollop of yogurt – you can even prepare the bircher muesli in a small Kilner jar, ready to be grabbed as you leave; perfect to take to work and eat at your desk.

How Long Can I Keep Bircher Muesli For?

The Bircher Muesli mix will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, so save even more time by preparing larger batches twice a week or so.

delicious bircher museli or overnight oats made with carrots, apple, orange and yogurt

My food mantra is to add a portion of extra veg at every opportunity, and this muesli recipe is a perfect example. The natural sweetness of carrot means we can enjoy this breakfast treat without adding empty calories from sugar, honey, maple syrup or similar sweeteners. This sweetness from carrot and apple is more than enough, and contrasts deliciously with the slightly tangy flavours of the goats milk yogurt.

What Other Vegetables Could I Add to Bircher Muesli?

Lots of vegetables would make a great addition to this Bircher Muesli – as well as the carrot try adding grated parsnips, butternut squash, other squashes or pumpkin or even courgette or zucchini.

We normally soak our overnight oats in orange juice or kefir – a type of fermented milk. (Incidentally, I’ve become an overnight fan of thick, tangy goats’ milk kefir – read about kefir here). As well as adding extra veg to my diet I am a great believer in eating a wide variety of foods so we’ve swapped our regular yogurt for St Helen’s Farm Goats’ Natural Yogurt, which has a delightful tang and flavour that pairs well with the soaked grains and the sweetness of the apple and carrot.

Goats’ milk products make a great alternative to cows’ as they have easy to digest smaller fat particles, different proteins from cows’ milk, and are a rich source of calcium, phosphorous (both essential for healthy bones), protein, biotin and vitamin B5.

For something really different you could try my tomato savoury overnight oats, made with passata.

Can I freeze Bircher Museli?

Yes – Simply pack into small plastic pots, and allow to defrost in the fridge overnight, ready for your breakfast in the morning.

Overnight oats with carrot in a jar - grab and go for an easy breakfast to take to work

So tomorrow, wake up better. Prepare ahead breakfasts let you start the day as you want to go on – no fuss, no time wasting.

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Bircher Muesli with Carrot

Overnight oats or Bircher Muesli is a perfect make ahead breakfast.   Leave in the fridge overnight and grab and go in the morning.   This one contains grated carrot (which is remarkably sweet) to help you on your way to your daily portions of fruit and veg.
Servings: 3 servings (or 2 for a busy day)
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time8 hrs
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Ingredients

  • 120 g oat flakes
  • 2 oranges (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup goats' milk yogurt
  • 1 apple (grated)
  • 1 carrot (grated)

To serve

  • 1 tbsp mixed seeds and nuts
  • 1/2 cup Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

  • Last thing at night grate the apple and carrot and stir into the flaked oats and grains.
  • Pour the orange juice over, there should be some juice at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Add the goats' milk yogurt. Stir the mixture well, cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, top with the nuts, seeds and berries and serve.

Notes

This should keep for two to three days in the fridge so you only need to make it every other night.
Substitute milk kefir for the yogurt.
Once mixed transfer portions to a small Kilner jar, jam jar or equivalent for an easily portable breakfast.
Mix up your grains - we used oats, but often use a mix of oats, rye and spelt flakes.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Bircher Muesli with Carrot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 497mg14%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 3665IU73%
Vitamin C 51.1mg62%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Extra Veg, Vegetarian
Keyword: Bircher Muesli
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Delicious Goat's milk products from St Helen's Farm

Goat’s milk products may not be suitable of you are lactose intolerant or have an allergy to cows milk, consult your GP or health professional before making changes to your diet. 

Recipe for Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats) with Carrot commissioned by St Helen’s Farm, who also sent a hamper of goats’ milk products. As always all opinions our own.

The natural sweetness of carrots makes this bircher muesli (The Swiss version of the original overnight oats) with carrot a quick, easy and delicious breakfast that's ready when you are in the morning; an added advantage, you start the day with an extra portion of vegetables!
 
Follow this link for the complete guide to everything about bircher muesli!

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  1. Jude A Trifle Rushed

    5 stars
    A lovely recipe Helen, what a great way to start the day!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Full of flavour and with lots of healthy nutrients.

      Reply
  2. Jen @ BlueKitchenBakes

    5 stars
    I’ve never considered having carrot with muesli for breakfast, a brilliant idea especially as I seem to have been pigging out a bit lately and need to get healthier again.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Adding a portion of vegetable whenever possible is so easy, and flavours like carrot are so subtle (sweet even) that you can feel healthier without much effort.

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline

    5 stars
    I would never have thought of adding carrots to muesli Helen. That gives me something to think about.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Well you know me, full of healthy ideas!

      Reply
  4. Alan Moore

    5 stars
    Blueberries, a superfood:) this looks very tasty. I have not tried the overnight soaking of oats, I will try this tonight.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Helen

      Something to really try out Alan, lovely and tasty, so easy and full of nutrients. Plus being able to taylor to your own tastes is an added bonus.

      Reply
  5. Mellissa Williams

    5 stars
    I adore Bircher muesli. It’s my go-to breakfast at the moment. I would never have thought of putting carrot in it though. Clever idea.I’ve tried this brand of goats milk yoghurt and really enjoyed it.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Adding the carrot is my way of adding more nutrition, and the flavour is rather lovely.

      Reply
  6. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

    Now that sounds interesting. I’ve not had museli with carrot before. It sounds like an interesting combination.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The carrot is rather delicious, and knowing I’ve added one of my extra vegetable portions in makes me happy.

      Reply
  7. Laura

    I do like goat yogurt and I am very interested in the combination of apple and carrots with the muesli. I make an apple and carrot salad with brown rice and I never though to combine them for a breakfast meal. I like the idea and will try

    Reply
    • Helen

      The apple and carrot combination works very well with the oats.

      Reply
  8. Demeter

    Make ahead breakfasts like this are the best! Anything to save some time in the AM is just amazing. :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Absolutely, part of a good morning is feeling like you’re prepared for it.

      Reply
  9. Natalie

    First of all – I really love your pictures! This museli looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it soon.

    Reply
    • Helen

      A very tasty start to the day.

      Reply
  10. Trang

    What a healthy and delicious breakfast! I could use a bowl right now ?

    Reply
    • Helen

      Lots of goodness and tasty ingredients.

      Reply
  11. elizabeth allcock

    Lovely recipe! I’ve never been a massive fan of oats but maybe if I tried them like this I would like them.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Certainly worth trying again, overnight oats are deliciously tasty with the added flavours.

      Reply
  12. Julia

    I had never thought about soaking oats in kefir – what a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  13. Helen

    5 stars
    I love goats cheese but haven’t tried the goats yogurt so I’ll definitely look out for some. We’re big fans of overnight oats, they make mornings so much easier and hassle free.

    Reply
  14. Rachel

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe Helen and I love the idea of swapping out foods! I am just lazy when it comes to preparing ahead.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I’m pretty lazy too, but would rather be lazy in the morning, than in the evening!

      Reply
  15. Kara

    5 stars
    I have heard a lot about overnight oats but not tried them. They look delicious

    Reply
    • Helen

      these are a staple here!

      Reply
  16. Emily Leary

    5 stars
    This looks utterly delicious. I’m working with St Helen’s too at the moment and will be sharing a savoury breakfast very soon!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Look forward to seeing it Emily!

      Reply
  17. Zena's Suitcase

    I can’t believe I still haven’t tried overnight oats or bircher museli. It sounds like a great breakfast idea and I love the sound of your recipe

    Reply

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