Lemon Coconut Bircher Muesli
This quick, easy and nourishing summer breakfast has been on repeat in our house. I was getting tired of the same old overnight oats and wanted to switch things up. I love the addition of nuts and raisins which give it a different texture. This recipe is easy to meal prep on a Sunday for healthy breakfasts all week!
Why You Should Eat Breakfast
If you have been following me for awhile you will now that I am a big advocate for balanced blood sugar levels. One of the easiest ways to do that is to eat breakfast within an hour to an hour and a half of waking and making sure you have a balance of protein, fat and fiber. This combo slows down how fast you digest your meal, giving you a more steady state of energy. This muesli recipe hits all the marks for a balanced breakfast.
Ingredients in the Muesli
Full fat coconut milk: Essential for adding tons of flavor and richness. The fat also helps to support healthy hormones and balanced blood sugar. I always use the coconut milk from the cans. You can freeze the left over coconut milk in ice cube trays and use in smoothies for later!
Ground Flaxseeds: One of my most favorite superfoods to add to smoothies, yogurt or oats as it’s loaded with fiber and healthy fats which support balance estrogen levels.
Greek Yogurt: Feel free to add non dairy yogurt if that’s your jam but I love the extra protein boost from Greek yogurt. Opt for full fat vs zero percent yogurt if you can.
Substitutions
Feel free to get creative with this recipe and make it your own! Use different types of nuts and seeds. I actually used a clean trail mix for this one. You can also sub the flaxseeds and hemp hearts for sesame seeds and chia. You can use goji berries or dried cranberries instead of the raisins. Use different types of milks and fruits. Have fun with it!
More Balanced Summer Breakfast Recipes
Lemon Coconut Bircher Muesli
Makes 3 servings
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup mixed nuts and seeds of choice (cashews, almond, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
2 tbsps golden raisins
2 tbsps coconut flakes
2 tbsps ground flaxseeds
2 tbsps hemp hearts
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened nut milk
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk from the can
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsps lemon juice
2 tbsps maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. In a separate bowl or large mixing cup, add in all the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Pour wet mix over dry and stir until well combined. Place in refrigerator for a least two hours or overnight.
Top with lemon zest and fruit of choice! You can also add more nut milk if it seems too thick.
Enjoy!
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