Comments on: Julie’s Swiss Muesli

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:18:41 +0000

In reply to Carey. Your information here makes me feel even better about this muesli, Carey! Let me know if you like it or not! xxoo

By: Carey

Carey — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:04:51 +0000

I’ve never tried making this Swiss Muesli, but it’s on my list of things to do this week. The folks that adhere to the Traditional way of eating would give this recipe a thumbs up, especially if a person uses Crispy Pecans instead of raw pecans.

The Swiss were quite astute when they chose to soak the oats in yogurt. According to Sally Fallon (author of Nourishing Traditions Cookbook) all grains should be soaked overnight in an acid medium (yogurt, lemon juice, buttermilk or whey). This soaking process breaks down the phytic acid (an anti-nutrient) and dramatically increases our ability to absorb the nutrients in the grain.

Who knew, huh? I guess the Swiss did!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:29:10 +0000

In reply to Ganeida. LOL! So funny, Ganeida. I think that would be so delicious, but probably not as healthful. Ha! xxoo

By: Ganeida

Ganeida — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:25:35 +0000

OK, I am a muslie eater, & I do actually make this when I am feeling domestic ~ which is not often ~ but true to form I own a version of this that negates every positive atribute in one fell swoop! Replace your milk, honey & yoghurt with sweetened condensed milk! To die for! Now that I have ruined your morning….

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:46:03 +0000

In reply to Kay in UK. My desk is almost shaking from my hard laughter, Kay. Anti-syphilis tablets instead of acidophilus! Oh my, oh me, I can't stop laughing. Another one for your future blog, dear Kay. ;) xxoo

By: Kay in UK

Kay in UK — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:06:46 +0000

Dorothy’s comment reminded me of the time when Alan was admitted to hospital with a suspected stroke (false alarm, thank God). When asked what medication he was on, Alan was obviously feeling a bit stressed and instead of telling the nurse that he was taking acidophilus tablets, he told her he was taking anti-syphilis tablets! My face was as red as the tomatoes you were talking about in your post, Julie!! I suspect that the nurse had great fun in her tea-break telling her colleagues about Alan’s gaffe! 🙂
Your muesli sounds lovely, but perhaps I’d better stick to my porridge mix – I know the calories in that and I’m trying to be good.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:30:08 +0000

In reply to Helen in Switzerland. Thank you Helen. I like it best when it's just made, and the oats are still a bit dry and haven't soaked up the yogurt yet. ;)

By: Helen in Switzerland

Helen in Switzerland — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:56:32 +0000

Aah, now I understand why you mailed me yesterday!!
Your recipe is for what the Swiss call Bircher-Muesli (invented by Prof. Bircher!) – it tastes wonderful and it’s very good for you!!

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:45:04 +0000

Sounds really good…..I will definitely be trying this. When Larry read your post saying watch for this recipe coming up….he had a fit. He thought muesli was a fish.

By: Dorothy Sooter

Dorothy Sooter — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:28 +0000

I have been struggling with eating breakfast and will definitely try this. Thanks, you are so versatile and I think I know what you were saying about the yogurt – similar to acidophilus, I think. Love, Dorothy