Swiss dinner

Savoury-Sweet Birchermüesli Dinner Bowl

In Switzerland, a cool bowl of müesli isn't just for breakfast—it is the ultimate evening rescue when you are simply too tired to turn on the hob. This easy Birchermüesli dinner bowl recipe brings together wholesome rolled oats, creamy Greek yoghurt, crisp grated apple, and a splash of lemon juice for the perfect light supper. Finished with juicy berries and crunchy hazelnuts, it is deeply satisfying, delightfully fuss-free, and ready in just ten minutes flat. Grab a spoon, kick your feet up, and let dinner sort itself out tonight without any guilt.

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A ceramic bowl filled with creamy Birchermüesli topped with grated apple, fresh mixed berries, chopped hazelnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
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Contains: Milk, Tree nuts. Always check ingredient labels.

Why you'll love it

  • Zero cooking required—ready in just 10 minutes.
  • Cool, creamy, and wonderfully refreshing for warm or lazy evenings.
  • Packed with lovely textures from crisp apple and crunchy hazelnuts.

Fits your table

Eating solo

Halve the ingredients straight into a bowl for a speedy, single-serve supper.

For two

Makes two generous bowls with zero hot pans to wash up afterwards.

With kids

Little ones love helping to stir the oats and drizzling their own honey over the top.

Swaps

For a nut-free version, swap the hazelnuts for toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Rolled oats100 g
  • Milk (or oat milk)150 ml
  • Greek yoghurt200 g
  • Crisp apples, coarsely grated2 whole
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp
  • Mixed berries150 g
  • Hazelnuts, roughly chopped30 g
  • Honey1 tbsp

Steps

Storage & leftovers

Keep any prepared portions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. This dish is not suitable for freezing and should be enjoyed chilled without reheating.

Nutrition

This dinner leans balanced. We don't publish calorie numbers until they're calculated from real data.

Questions

Can I make this Birchermüesli ahead of time?

Yes, you can mix the oats, milk, yoghurt, and apple together and leave them in the fridge overnight, adding the berries and nuts just before eating.

Is this dinner bowl vegetarian?

Yes, this recipe is entirely vegetarian.

What allergens are present in this recipe?

This dish contains milk from the yoghurt and milk, as well as tree nuts from the hazelnuts.

Do the rolled oats need to be cooked?

No, rolled oats soften quickly and naturally after just five minutes of soaking in the milk.

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Last updated 2026-11-08