Let me tell you something about breakfast. Most mornings, I want something fast, healthy, and delicious. This Raspberry and Coconut Muesli Bircher is exactly that creamy, fruity, and ready when you are.
We're talking rolled oats soaked overnight in Greek vanilla yogurt, apple juice, coconut milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Topped with a homemade raspberry jam and a dollop of raspberry yogurt.
It's like a deconstructed parfait. Creamy, tangy, sweet, and so satisfying.
The overnight soak does all the work. The oats soften and absorb all that creamy, coconut-y goodness. The raspberry jam adds sweetness and tartness. And the layers look beautiful in a glass.
Twenty minutes of prep. Overnight in the fridge. And you've got breakfast for a week.
Let's make some bircher.
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You'll need a large bowl, a saucepan for the jam, a cutting board and grater, a spoon or spatula, and serving jars or glasses.
Ingredients (Serves 6):
For the bircher base:
For the raspberry jam:
For serving:
Nutrition per serving (estimated): Energy: ~420 kcal | Carbs: 55g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 8g
Recipe Keys: Overnight Prep, High Fiber, Vegetarian, Gluten Free Option, Meal Prep Friendly, No Cook, Breakfast, Kid Friendly
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Time: 20 mins prep + overnight soak
Alright, let's make a bircher that's creamy, fruity, and ready when you are.
First, make the bircher base. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated apple, Greek vanilla yogurt, apple juice, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir well.
Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to soak overnight (or at least 4 hours).
While the bircher soaks, make the raspberry jam. In a saucepan, combine the quartered raspberries, coconut sugar, and lemon juice.
Place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until the raspberries break down and the mixture has a jam-like consistency.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
To serve, divide the raspberry jam among serving jars or glasses. Top with the oat mixture and a dollop of raspberry yogurt.
Serve immediately. Or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy with a spoon. Get some jam, some bircher, and some yogurt in every bite.
No rolled oats? Use quick oats or steel-cut oats (soak longer).
No Greek vanilla yogurt? Use plain Greek yogurt + 1 tsp vanilla.
No apple juice? Use orange juice or milk.
No coconut milk? Use almond milk or regular milk.
No raspberries? Use strawberries, blueberries, or mixed berries.
No coconut sugar? Use brown sugar or honey.
Gluten free: Use certified GF oats.
Make it vegan: Use dairy-free yogurt and coconut milk.
Strawberry version: Use strawberries instead of raspberries.
Blueberry version: Use blueberries instead of raspberries.
Peach version: Use peaches and peach yogurt.
Chocolate version: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the bircher base.
Nutty version: Add chopped almonds or walnuts.
Coconut version: Add shredded coconut on top.
Spiced version: Add nutmeg or cardamom.
Soak overnight. The oats need time to soften and absorb the liquid. At least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
Grate the apple coarsely. Adds texture and sweetness. No need to peel.
Use a jar with a lid. Perfect for meal prep. Grab and go.
Make the jam ahead. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Layer in glasses. Looks beautiful. Great for presentation.
Taste and adjust sweetness. Add more sugar to the jam if needed.
Rolled oats are cheap. Buy a big bag. Use for granola and baking.
Greek yogurt in bulk. Buy a large tub. Cheaper than small cups.
Apple juice is affordable. Buy a carton. Use the rest for drinking.
Coconut milk is cheap. Canned coconut milk costs a few dollars.
Frozen raspberries are cheaper than fresh. Use frozen (thaw first).
Make a double batch. Twice the bircher. Same amount of work. Breakfast for days.
As breakfast. Fast, healthy, and delicious.
For meal prep. Make 6 jars. Grab one each morning.
For brunch. Serve with fresh fruit and coffee.
For a crowd. Make a large bowl. Let people serve themselves.
For kids. They'll love the layers.
For a picnic. Portable and no mess.
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Fridge: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The oats will continue to soften.
Freezer: Not recommended. The texture will change.
Reheating: This is a cold breakfast. Serve chilled. Do not reheat.
Meal prep strategy: Make the bircher base and jam. Store separately in the fridge. Assemble in jars when ready to serve.
Look, I love a good breakfast. But I don't love waking up early to make it. This Raspberry and Coconut Muesli Bircher is my solution.
Creamy oats soaked overnight in Greek yogurt, apple juice, and coconut milk. Sweet, tart raspberry jam. Layered with raspberry yogurt.
Twenty minutes of prep. Overnight in the fridge. And breakfast for a week.
Make it for meal prep. Make it for brunch. Make it for a healthy start to your day.
However you serve it, you're getting a bircher that's anything but boring.
Now go soak some oats.
~ Danny Davis
P.S. If you try the strawberry version, let me know. That's my go-to upgrade. Strawberries and coconut together? So good.
I made overnight bircher that's creamy, fruity, and so good. 😤 Oats, apple, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and homemade raspberry jam. 20 minutes prep. Meal prep hero. 🥣
Combine the oats, grated apple, vanilla yogurt, apple juice, coconut milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a bowl. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to soak overnight.
Meanwhile, to make the raspberry jam, combine the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Place over a medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until it has a jam like consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Divide the jam among serving jars or glasses. Top with the oat mixture and raspberry yogurt and serve immediately. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Approximate Glycemic Index (GI): 50–55 (medium)
Approximate Glycemic Load (GL) per serving: 24–28 (medium)
Note: This recipe has moderate to high carbohydrate content (55g per serving) with 8g of fiber from oats, apple, and raspberries, resulting in approximately 47g of net carbs. The main carb sources are rolled oats (medium GI, high in fiber), apple juice (medium GI), coconut sugar (medium GI), raspberries (low GI), and coconut milk (very low GI). The protein (14g) and fat (17g) help lower the overall glycemic response. For a lower GL version, reduce apple juice to ½ cup, use unsweetened coconut milk, and use a sugar-free sweetener in the jam. For context, pure glucose has a GI of 100.
