Muesli was introduced around 1900 by the
Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients in his
hospital, where a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables was
an essential part of therapy. Traditional muesli was eaten with
orange juice and not milk. Eating a variety of grains and fruit
not only ensures that you get more nutrients, but also helps
make breakfast more interesting.
Fruitful
Morning Muesli
- 2 cups QUAKER® Oats
(quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
2 cups apple juice or apricot nectar
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh fruit (any combination of banana, peaches,
nectarines or strawberries)
1 (8-ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped nuts* (optional)
- Combine all ingredients
except nuts; mix well.
- Cover; refrigerate 8 hours
or overnight.
- Serve cold; sprinkle with
nuts, if desired. Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days.
Makes 4 servings.
* For extra flavor, toast
nuts by spreading them evenly in small shallow baking pan. Bake
at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 8 minutes or until
light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or, spread nuts on
microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir. Continue
microwaving, checking every 30 seconds, until nuts are crunchy.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 1/4 of recipe; Calories: 300 15% Calories from Fat:
34 Total Fat: 4 6% Saturated Fat: 1 5% Trans Fat: 0 Cholesterol:
5 1% Sodium: 45 2% Total Carbohydrate: 62 21% Dietary Fiber:
5 21% Sugars: 30 Protein: 9 18% Vitamin A: 62 0% Vitamin C: 6
10% Calcium: 127 15% Iron: 3 15%
Dietary Exchange: starchbread:2;
milk:1/2 non-fat; fruit:2
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of The Quaker Oats Company.
