I love oatmeal for as long as I can remember. For the longest time, the only way we cook oatmeal at my house is over stovetop and enriched with milk, condensed milk, and eggs. Instant oatmeal is frowned upon in my family so it's really only an option for camping. However, I am really not too fond of scrubbing pots early in the morning so oatmeal is definitely a weekend treat.
Recently I found out that fresh muesli is another way of enjoying oatmeal. I used to buy fresh muesli all the time from Mövenpick Restaurant. However, since they closed the doors in Ontario, I have not had any fresh muesli since. The best part about fresh muesli (other than the fact that it tastes great) is that it does not require any cooking! Most of the preparation can be done the night before so it will be ready for breakfast the next morning with only minimal work. Trust me, it's so simple that you don't even need your morning coffee in order to make it successfully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashion rolled oats or a mix of old-fashion and Scottish
- 1 cup skim milk or non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat natural yogurt
- maple syrup to taste, optional
Method
- The night before, layer all ingredients in the order listed in a big container. Store in fridge.
- Before serving, stir everything until thoroughly mixed. Enjoy! Makes about 4 servings.
