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GOLDEN PALEO BIRCHER MUESLI

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Golden Paleo Bircher Muesli topped with berries, grain-free granola, and a sprinkle of cinnamon “sugar” (Lakanto Classic sugar-free monk fruit mixed with ground cinnamon).

Golden Paleo Bircher Muesli topped with berries, grain-free granola, and a sprinkle of cinnamon “sugar” (Lakanto Classic sugar-free monk fruit mixed with ground cinnamon).

I love granola and oats as much as the next food blogger, but I’m also big on switching things up.  Not only is it a good way to eat a range of nutrients, but playing around with tastes and textures keeps things fun & interesting.

Muesli differs from granola in that it is a mixture of raw cereals (most often oats), dried fruit, seeds and nuts, whereas granola is baked.  Muesli is typically soaked with dairy or nondairy milk, yogurt, or fruit juice before eating to make it easier to chew and digest.

Bircher muesli was first developed circa 1900 by a Swiss doctor and nutritionist, Maximilian Bircher-Brenner.  It is still a popular breakfast in Switzerland, where I first encountered it.  His original recipe used lots of fruit and a small amount of rolled oats.  Here I have made a grain-free version that is both gluten-free and paleo.

For a keto-friendly option, I would suggest using a granny smith apple, since one-third (in each serving below) contains less than 4 g net carbs.  However, feel free to use your favourite dry muesli mix and increase the fruit as desired.

Ingredients for 3 servings:

  • 1 1/2 cups homemade paleo muesli (recipe here) or dry muesli of choice

  • 1 cup thick, plain unsweetened probiotic Greek yogurt or homemade coconut yogurt or yogurt of choice

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 2 to 3 Tbsp Further Food collagen or Nuzest Clean Lean Just Natural protein powder (optional)

  • 1/2 to 1 tsp Further Food Turmeric Tonic or turmeric powder plus a pinch of black pepper (to facilitate absorption), adjusted to taste

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp FreshCap Mushrooms chaga powder (optional)

  • 1 cored, grated apple

  • Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, pure stevia, or raw honey, adjusted to taste

  • optional toppings: diced apple, berries, nuts, pumpkin seeds, granola, coconut chips, Giddy Yo raw cacao nibs, bee pollen, or toppings of choice

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together paleo muesli, yogurt, almond milk, collagen or protein powder, Turmeric Tonic (or turmeric and pepper), cinnamon, chaga, and grated apple.

  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  3. In the morning, stir, add sweetener to taste, and serve with your choice of toppings.

Golden Paleo Bircher Muesli can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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