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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Breakfast Oats and Porridge

    Quinoa Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana

    Published: Oct 11, 2018 · Updated: Mar 29, 2021 by Neil 14 Comments

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    Bowl of quinoa bircher muesli with spoons at the front and apples and bananas behind.
    Quinoa bircher muesli with apple and banana is a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe that's made the night before making your morning stress free and easy. You'll love this simple alternative to overnight oats recipe. #neilshealthymeals #recipe #breakfast #quinoa #bircher #muesli #overnightoats

    Quinoa bircher muesli with apple and banana is a delicious and healthy breakfast that's made the night before making your morning stress free and easy.

    Two bowls of delicious gluten free quinoa bircher muesli topped with strawberries served and ready to eat.

    Folks, this quinoa bircher muesli is delicious!

    The flavours of apple, banana, vanilla and honey all blend together in this overnight quinoa breakfast recipe to form a fantastic tasty healthy gluten free breakfast.

    The sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch and in the morning you add to this energy bursting breakfast a fruit topping of your own choice. Making this bircher muesli recipe an awesome start to your day.

    I'm convinced you'll soon be adding this quinoa bircher to your list of favourite quinoa breakfast recipes!

    A bowl of quinoa bircher muesli topped with strawberries and ready to eat with apples and a banana for display in the background.

    Ever since I discovered what Bircher muesli is I've been obsessed with creating lots of breakfast recipes using that unique formula of soaking oats overnight in the fridge.

    I mean OK so the original Bircher muesli was soaked overnight with water and lemon juice, and then eaten with yoghurt. Plus it was made with oats too and this one is made with quinoa.

    Folks I know that once you've tasted this easy overnight quinoa breakfast recipe you'll forgive me for not quite keeping to that original recipe!

    Quinoa bircher muesli in two bowls served and ready to eat. Topped with strawberries and looking delicious!

    To make this quinoa bircher muesli recipe just soak cold cooked quinoa (details below how to cook quinoa) in a bowl with Greek yogurt and skimmed milk.

    Add to that quinoa yogurt mixture all of the rest of the ingredients, stir them together well and place the bowl, covered into the fridge overnight.

    The result is an incredibly simple, creamy and fresh tasting overnight quinoa breakfast.

    Overhead view of quinoa bircher muesli. 2 bowls of this delicious breakfast topped with strawberries and ready to eat.

    How To Cook Quinoa for your Quinoa Bircher Muesli

    1. Rinse 60g quinoa in cold water.
    2. Place the rinsed quinoa in a small saucepan and cover with 300ml cold water.
    3. Turn on the heat, bring the quinoa to a boil and then turn down to simmer for about 15 minutes until the water has evaporated and the quinoa has doubled in size.
    4. Allow to cool.

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    Other Popular Bircher Muesli Recipes For You To Try

    • Neil’s Bircher muesli - this was my first easy, tasty version of the classic overnight oats recipe.
    • Healthy apple and pear bircher muesli  - another delicious easy to make ahead breakfast with apple and pear.
    • Raspberry bircher overnight oats - here fresh raspberries are combined with naturally sweet apple juice making a sweet tasting breakfast.

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    Quinoa Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana Recipe

    This quinoa bircher muesli recipe could easily be taken to your work to eat. It could also be enjoyed as a tasty weekend brunch!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Two bowls of delicious gluten free quinoa bircher muesli topped with strawberries served and ready to eat.
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    Quinoa Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana Recipe

    Quinoa bircher muesli with apple and banana is a delicious and healthy breakfast that's made the night before making your morning stress free and easy.
    Prep Time9 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Grater
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    Bircher Muesli: -

    • 60 g cooked quinoa
    • 150 ml Greek yogurt 0% fat
    • 30 ml skimmed milk
    • 1 small apple grated
    • 1 small banana sliced
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    Toppings: -

    • Sliced banana
    • Chopped fresh strawberries
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Bircher Muesli: -

    • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine everything together. Ensure everything is well coated in the liquid.
    • Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
    • Take bowl out of the fridge in the morning. Remove contents to 2 serving bowls  and top with suggested toppings or choose your own!

    Notes

    Nutrition calculation does not include toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Quinoa Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 282 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Cholesterol 4mg1%
    Sodium 39mg2%
    Potassium 543mg16%
    Carbohydrates 48g16%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 29g32%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 85IU2%
    Vitamin C 9.3mg11%
    Calcium 155mg16%
    Iron 1.4mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Jeff the Chef

      October 11, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I had to look up "bircher oatmeal," because I had no idea what you were talking about. Now that I understand, I realize that I've seen version of these here and there, but didn't know it by that name. I love the idea of using quinoa. I love quinoa. I'll bet it's delicious!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 12, 2018 at 4:23 am

        Yes it's a bit different from all the usual overnight bircher oatmeal breakfasts you get, but it's definitely delicious! Thanks Jeff! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      October 11, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried muesli with quinoa before...just rolled oats as the main ingredient , My son will really love this breakfast...I am going to have to give this a try, it looks really good Neil.
      Thank you for sharing...have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 12, 2018 at 4:24 am

        Thanks Ashika, I hope your son enjoys it as much as we do. And you all have a great weekend too! 😀

        Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      October 12, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Like Jeff, I had to google 'bircher muesli' to get a better understanding...but I get it now! This sounds like a delicious breakfast, and I love that it can be prepped the day before. I'm all about tasty breakfasts, and I like mixing up the routine, too. I'll have to put this one on my agenda soon! The fruits on top look awesome!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

        Like you David, I like to get to the gym early in the morning. So it's handy to have a tasty filling breakfast to return to after I've done my workout. Already prepared!

        Reply
    4. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      October 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting, indeed! I've never treated quinoa this way. It looks that once cooked, chilled, and mixed with other ingredients, it soaks up the liquid and works similarly to chia seeds. Also, I've never used quinoa in sweet recipes either. And I think this autumn combo of apples, cinnamon, and quinoa is a good start.

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks Ben. You're absolutely right. The quinoa soaks up all the delicious flavours of the other ingredients, similar to chai seeds (which I love to put in my normal porridge too!). You would love this! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ron

      October 13, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, I'm not a huge quinoa fan, but this sounds very good. And, at only 282 calories per serving it would be good for my bloggers belly. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 14, 2018 at 11:37 am

        I know what you mean about not being a quinoa fan Ron, I wasn't for a while. I found that it was because when I'd had it previously it hadn't been prepared properly. Hopefully this recipe will have you changing your mind. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment! 🙂

        Reply
    6. mimi rippee

      October 15, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      This is really lovely. I also hadn't heard of bircher muesli. And that's why I follow blog!!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 15, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        You would like bircher muesli Mimi. It makes such a nice change from cooked breakfasts and gives you loads of energy. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shashi at SavorySpin

      October 15, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      How cool is this for breakfast! I love quinoa and thought I had had it just about every which way until I stumbled on your overnight version! Neil,this looks so so good - love the flavors of honey,apple and banana mingling together - and this is what I need especially on a busy Monday morning!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 15, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        Ah, I thought you would be a fellow quinoa lover Shashi! It's those flavours all mingled together that really make this breakfast what it is. You would love it. I hope you get a chance to make it! 😀

        Reply

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