Banana Bread
Apple Cinnamon Muesli
Muesli, a Swiss breakfast cereal, is soaked in liquid overnight, softening the oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. This version is chock-full of apples from the applesauce, apple juice and fresh apple topping, with a little cinnamon to warm the flavor. We use a combination of yogurt and almond milk for the base, but any dairy or nondairy milk or yogurt will work well.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup whole-milk plain strained (greek-style) yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apples
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons no-sugar-added apple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower kernels, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Stir oats, almond milk, yogurt, applesauce, dried apples, cranberries, almonds, apple juice, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (and up to 3 days).
- To serve, divide the mixture among 4 bowls. Top each with 1/3 cup sliced apple. If desired, garnish with almonds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon.