Fig, pear, banana and berry bircher muesli

This really easy breakfast from Sarah Randell at Sainsbury's magazine makes a great start to the day. Its name originates from the Swiss doctor Dr Bircher-Benner who created this type of muesli.

Ingredients

• 250 g porridge oats

  1. 2 tbsp oatmeal (optional)

  2. 250 ml apple juice

  3. 150 ml low-fat natural yogurt

  4. 75 g dried figs, chopped

  5. 1 small carrot, peeled and grated

  6. zest and juice of 1 small orange

  7. 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, cut into slivers

  8. 1 pear, cored and chopped, skin left on

  9. 1 small banana, peeled and chopped

  10. 150 g frozen raspberries or blueberries, defrosted

  11. 2 tbsp honey, for drizzling

Method

Step 1

Mix together the oats, oatmeal (if using), apple juice, yogurt, figs, carrot, orange zest and juice, and the pistachios. At this stage, you can eat the muesli;straight away or keep it covered in the fridge for a few days.

Step 2

Before eating, stir in the pear, banana and berries, and drizzle with honey.

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