Preparation time: 5 minutes

Chilling time: overnight

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• Overnight Muesli

Hearty and creamy, muesli is a European-style breakfast food. Use this basic recipe as a starting point to tailor your own special version. For example, when I want to boost my fiber intake I often stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds, ground flaxseed meal, hemp seeds, or bran from (gluten-free) oats or rice. Use whatever you like and make this recipe your own. The sweetness comes from the grated apple and yogurt, so if you use plain, unsweetened yogurt, you might want to add a little honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

• ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats*
• 1 very small apple, grated
• ½ cup unsweetened yogurt of choice
• ½ cup milk of choice
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)

In a glass bowl with a tight-sealing lid, stir all of the ingredients until well combined. Seal tightly and refrigerate overnight. If you prefer thinner, softer muesli you can stir in more milk.

MAKE-AHEAD MUESLI Muesli will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, so this is a great breakfast to make ahead when you have a few minutes of spare time.

*Check with your physician to make sure oats are acceptable for your diet.

Per serving: 240 calories; 11g protein; 7g total fat; 5g fiber; 36g carbohydrates; 4mg cholesterol; 79mg sodium