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Stir well to ensure all oats are submerged.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the rolled oats, milk, and yogurt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or at least for 4 hours) to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight","timerMinutes":480,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Just before serving, grate the whole apple (including the skin) into the bowl. Immediately stir in the lemon juice to prevent the apple from browning.","group":"Finishing","title":"Just before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the honey and chopped hazelnuts. Mix thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of extra milk.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the honey and chopped hazelnuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Authentic Bircher Müesli was originally developed by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for his patients. The key is the high ratio of fresh fruit to oats.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Swiss"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Grater","Mixing bowl","Measuring cups"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","high_fiber"],"allergens":["milk","tree_nuts","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Soak the oat base overnight for the best texture. Grate the apple fresh right before eating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The apple may brown slightly over time but remains safe to eat.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. 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