A fresh, creamy Bircher muesli recipe made with oats, apple and yoghurt. Easy to prepare, genuinely filling, and ideal for a healthy make-ahead breakfast.

I started making my own Bircher muesli at home to save money, but it quickly became something I genuinely prefer to shop bought versions. When you make it yourself, you know exactly what’s going in with no unnecessary sugars, no fillers, just simple ingredients like oats, apple, yoghurt and milk. I usually make a batch at the start of the week and portion it out, which makes it much easier to stick to healthier breakfasts without spending more than I need to.

This version is the one I come back to most often. It’s easy to prepare the night before, keeps well in the fridge, and takes the pressure off busy mornings. The oats soften naturally as they soak, the apple keeps everything fresh, and the texture stays creamy rather than heavy. It’s the sort of breakfast that feels light but still keeps me going until lunchtime, which is exactly what I want from something I eat most days.