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Home » Review » Product » Sponsored Post » Raspberry, Blackcurrant & Coconut Bircher Muesli

Raspberry, Blackcurrant & Coconut Bircher Muesli

Published on August 14, 2016 by Elizabeth Atia 21 Comments
Last Updated on January 28, 2019

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Vegan Bircher Muesli - a delicious combination of raspberries, blackcurrants and coconut yogurt made with Dorset Cereals Bircher mix.

Vegan Bircher Muesli – a delicious combination of raspberries, blackcurrants and coconut yogurt made with Dorset Cereals Bircher mix.

In collaboration with Dorset Cereals.

Dorset Cereals Bircher Museli with Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Coconut

I confess I am very late to the whole overnight oats thing, I really am.

Porridge is, by all means, my number one favourite thing to have for breakfast, with home made granola or muesli over plain natural yogurt with plenty of fresh fruit a close second.

The concept of overnight oats, I confess, has not appealed to me. Cold porridge for breakfast? Why would anyone want to do that?

Dorset Cereals Bircher Museli with Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Coconut

Bircher Muesli was developed by Swiss physician and pioneer nutritionist Maximillian Bircher-Benner in the late 19th/early 20th century.

Bircher was convinced that he had cured himself of jaundice by eating raw apples and he began to study and observe the health effects raw foods had on the body. At the time the popular diet was mainly meat and bread based, and Bircher believed that raw foods, namely fruit, vegetables and nuts, could be used to heal sickness. In 1897 he opened a sanatorium in Zurich called ‘Vital Force’ which proved to be very popular among the people, but attracted criticism from his fellow scientists who did not agree with his lifestyle advice.

It wasn’t until the 1930’s when vitamins were discovered in fruits and vegetables that Bircher was taken seriously in the scientific community.

Dorset Cereals Bircher Museli with Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Coconut

The original Bircher Muesli, or raw porridge, served to Bircher’s patients was a combination of one tablespoonful of raw oats, soaked overnight in water, several whole grated apples (skin, core, pips and all), one tablespoonful of nuts, the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoonful of cream, honey or condensed milk (Source: Fruit Dishes & Raw Vegetables by M. Bircher).

Now, with our heightened awareness of the importance of fruit and vegetables in our diet, the breakfast has seen a surge in popularity. Ready made Bircher museli mixes are now available on supermarket shelves from companies such as Dorset Cereals.

Dorset Cereals recently sent me some of their Bircher museli mixes in Raspberry & Blackcurrant and Honey & Almond flavours, challenging me to try their cereal and create my own ‘summer in a bowl’ recipe with it.

I’m not going to lie, I was sceptical. Cold porridge. Blergh!

However, I was really pleasantly surprised! The instructions on the box suggest to soak the museli overnight (or for at least 30 minutes if you’re in a hurry!) in apple juice with a dollop of yogurt on the top, stirring in the yogurt in the morning and top with your favourite ingredients for a cool and creamy muesli breakfast.

Dorset Cereals Bircher Museli with Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Coconut

It was delicious and sweet, like an oaty dessert instead of a healthy breakfast. I used coconut yogurt in my recipe and topped the muesli with organic locally grown raspberries and blackcurrants from my CSA veg box as well as some coconut shavings and a sprinkling of shelled hemp seeds. For a garnish I used one of the tiny windburnt leaves left on my mint plant after the gales last week. A Shetland summer!

I’m now a convert to overnight oats and will be experimenting with different toppings with the rest of the packets.

Dorset Cereals Bircher Mix retails between £3.49 – £3.80 for 600 grams and can be found at Waitrose, Sainsburys and Ocado.

Are you a Bircher museli fan? How do you make yours?

Dorset Cereals Bircher Museli with Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Coconut

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  • Raspberry, Blackcurrant & Coconut Bircher Muesli
    • Affiliate Links
    • Instructions 
    • Environmental Information

Raspberry, Blackcurrant & Coconut Bircher Muesli

A cool and creamy muesli recipe made with Dorset Cereals Bircher mix.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 50 grams Dorset Cereals Bircher mix raspberry and blackcurrant
  • 70 ml apple juice
  • 50 grams coconut yogurt plus extra to garnish
  • fresh blackcurrants
  • fresh raspberries
  • 1 tbsp coconut shavings
  • 0.5 tsp shelled hemp seeds
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Instructions 

  • Measure the cereal out into a bowl, pour over the apple juice and stir well. Dollop over the yogurt and leave to sit for at least half an hour in the fridge, or preferably overnight.
  • Stir the yogurt through the soaked muesli and top with the remaining ingredients.

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Comments

  1. Natalie Dickinson says

    September 11, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    I’ve recently gone vegan and have been struggling for breakfast ideas. I love the sound of this and how easy it is too.

    Reply
  2. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    August 26, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Ooh I’ve seen these bircher mixes, they sound yummy! And so easy to make a healthy breakfast. Will definitely try this out!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:01 am

      I’m definitely a convert now – wondering why I left it so long!

      Reply
  3. Laura Hartley says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:30 am

    Love the idea of using coconut yoghurt to give it that extra flavour! I love porridge for breakfast too so much try this at home 🙂

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:08 am

      I was wanting to try something a little different. I’m quite the fan of coconut yogurt now too – so delicious and creamy!

      Reply
  4. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I love the sound of this muesli and the colour is really pretty!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:17 am

      It’s it lovely! Such a pretty pink shade 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joanna says

    August 21, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    I love Bircher muesli, but never got round to making it myself – definitely gonna give it a go, yours looks so tasty!

    Reply
  6. Nadine-Johanna Stewart says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    This looks so good. I am on crutches at the moment, so preparing food is hard for me but I need to try this soon.

    Reply
  7. Helen at 2 Adults 3 Children says

    August 18, 2016 at 1:14 am

    I completely get your misgivings about Bircher muesli and cold porridge! I thought the same – especially as I cannot even swallow porridge normally. I too love Bircher muesli though – Just so filling and tasty in a morning.

    Reply
  8. Candace says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    This looks delicious! I live trying new things for breakfast and I’m a big fan of breakfasts like this

    Reply
  9. Hannah says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:03 am

    I’ve never had anything like this before but I will definitely give it a try x

    Reply
  10. Anna nuttall says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I’m not a big fan of muesli but my husband is so he would love this. xx

    Reply
  11. Kacie says

    August 14, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I absolutely love Bircher muesli, may just have to give this a go. I didn’t know Dorset Cereals produced a mix designed especially for it.

    Reply
  12. StressedMum says

    August 14, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    I have always liked the idea of overnight porridge but never really fancied it (if that makes sense), I do think the raw food diet does have its benefits.

    Reply
  13. Lynne says

    August 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    For a more economical option, use 40gm of ordinary porridge oats (mine cost 45p for 250gm pack), soak in milk (I use almond milk if I have it), add a handful of dried berries and soak overnight. Add some fresh berries or banana or whatever you fancy. Eat. Yum.

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  14. MyLifeAsAMummy (@MyLifeAsAMummyx) says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:58 am

    This sounds very similar to overnight oats which a lot of people rave about, especially if they are following Slimming World. I am yet to try it but like you I am a bit concerned with it being cold!

    Your recipe does look fab though, and I am going to give it a try.

    Laura x x x

    Reply
  15. Tommy Joseph says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:24 am

    This looks so delicious! I’ve already recommended it. I use crushed cereal on my yogurt and fruit, it’s so nice.

    Reply
  16. Jess says

    August 14, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I’ve never really fancied overnight oats either, especially as I don’t like porridge at the best of times! I imagine the apple juice makes it lovely and sweet, though – I may have to give it a try! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Hannah says

    August 14, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I’ve never actually tried muesli for breakfast, i usually just have cereal x

    Reply

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