August 27, 2012 | Issue 415

Grown-Up Oatmeal

Swiss Style Muesli

Give your morning a healthy start with this Swiss version of oatmeal – muesli. This unique meal is served cold and made with whole grain oats, packed with fiber, and protein-rich yogurt. Raisins, cranberries and apples add cancer-fighting phytochemicals and rich flavor. Research has found that those who eat breakfast have a lower body fat than those who skip the morning meal. Weighing in at just 300 calories, one bowlful can help keep you feeling full all morning. 

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 300 calories, 10 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 42 g carbohydrate,

13 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 88 mg sodium.

2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)

Approximately 2 cups water (enough to cover the oats)

2 Tbsp. raisins

2 Tbsp. dried cranberries

1/4 cup dried apricots (optional)

1 Granny Smith green apple, diced (or 1 cup seasonal fruit)

2 Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. brown sugar (optional)

1 tsp. cinnamon (1 tsp. apple pie or pumpkin pie spice may be substituted)

3 cups plain low fat yogurt

1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped coarsely

Directions

Place oats in bowl with top. Cover oats with water. Cover bowl. Refrigerate overnight.

In morning, drain any excess water.

Combine dried and fresh fruit, honey, sugar, spice and yogurt. Gently stir to mix.

Sprinkle almonds on top. Serve chilled and enjoy.