Name: Oat and Dried Fruit Cereal with Honey and Yogurt
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 cup mixed diced dried fruit, such as dates, prunes, figs and apples; 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds; 2 tablespoon honey; 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Additional honey (optional); Additional yogurt (optional)

This Swiss staple known as Birchermüesli can be a healthful breakfast or snack.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 cup mixed diced dried fruit, such as dates, prunes, figs and apples

1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds

2 tablespoon honey

4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Additional honey (optional)

Additional yogurt (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Combine oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, fried fruits, nuts, honey and lemon juice in medium bowl; stir to blend. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
Step 2
Stir remaining 1/2 cup yogurt into mixture. Serve, passing additional yogurt and honey, if desired.

TagsOat Rice & Grains Yogurt Dairy Dried Fruit Fruit Hazelnut Nut Almond Main Side Breakfast Brunch Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Bon Appétit

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