Here’s what you need to do to prepare the special overnight oats version of Orchard Bircher Muesli:
- Place the oats, hazelnuts, dried fruit and cinnamon in a large bowl, mix to combine then pour in the apple juice and 3/4 cup of almond milk. The oat mixture should be well covered in liquid. Give everything a good stir and place in the fridge overnight
- In the morning, pit the cherries and give them a rough chop, drizzle over honey or maple syrup and using the back of a fork mash them up a bit. This step is totally optional but I like it because the cherries release their juices and makes for a nice little compote on top of the muesli.
- Remove the muesli from the fridge, divide into two bowls and pour 1/4 cup of almond milk in each, stir to combine (this helps to make the muesli extra creamy)
- Spoon cherry compote on top of the muesli and perhaps a couple chopped hazelnuts. That. Is. It. Dig in!
Soaked oat mixture can be kept in the fridge for two days, but might need a little extra juice/milk.
Source: Jodi Kay
Just made it in the crockpot this morning.