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.
Peach
Muesli
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
(also called Irish oatmeal, Scotch oats)
2 cups fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped (if
using frozen, thaw)
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 (8-ounce) carton vanilla or peach yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries or raspberries for garnish
(optional)
- Combine all ingredients,
except berries in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate
for 8 hours or overnight.
- Serve muesli cold, topped
with berries, if desired.
- Store muesli covered in
refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Makes 4 servings.
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