Bircher Muesli 700g

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🧁 Bircher Muesli Breakfast Muffins 🧁

(Makes 10-12 muffins)

This recipe is a fantastic way to use leftover Bircher muesli or to meal-prep a portable, healthy breakfast. The muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and packed with energy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups prepared Bircher muesli (your overnight-soaked mixture)

• 1 ripe banana, mashed (or ½ cup applesauce)

• 1 egg, lightly beaten (or 1 flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• A pinch of salt

• Optional Mix-ins: ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried berries

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, mix the prepared Bircher muesli, mashed banana, beaten egg, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

   • Sprinkle the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.

   • Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips.

4. Bake:

   • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

5. Cool & Serve:

   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

   • Enjoy warm or at room temperature. They store beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

🌟 Other Creative Ways to Use Bircher Muesli:

• Bircher Muesli Smoothie Bowl: Blend your prepared Bircher muesli with a little extra milk and a handful of frozen fruit (like mango or berries) until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, coconut, and fresh fruit.

• Breakake (Breakfast Cake): Press your Bircher muesli mixture into a lined tin and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes for a firm, sliceable breakfast bar.

• Fruit Parfait Layer: Use the creamy Bircher muesli as a layer in a yogurt parfait with fresh berries and a crunchy granola topping.

• Pancake Mix-In: Stir a few spoonfuls of Bircher muesli into your favorite pancake batter for extra texture and flavor.

The beauty of Bircher muesli is its versatility. It’s a perfect base for baking because it’s already softened and flavored! Enjoy your culinary creation.