I first tasted muesli on a trip to Switzerland, and when I came home, I made it my way. Keep things interesting (and avoid the mid-morning munchies) by adding different fruits and nuts every day.
—MADDIE KIRK SPRINGFIELD, PA
PREP: 10 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted fresh fruit
1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk, syrup and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2. Just before serving, stir in yogurt. Top with walnuts and fruit.
NOTE To toast nuts, spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in a dry nonstick skillet and heat over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
PAIR IT!
A glass of cold milk is the perfect companion to this stick-to-your-ribs cereal.