Whole Grain Muesli with Berries

Make the most of fresh, in-season berries with this nutritious breakfast.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 ml) cracked wheat or mixed grains like millet, buckwheat or oat grits
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water
1/2 cup (125 ml) dried fruit like raisins, figs or dates or 1 Tbsp (15 ml) honey
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, yogurt or kefir
4 medium size apples
berries in season
1/2 cup (125 ml) nuts like hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds or cashews, coarsely ground or grated
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
2 Tbsp (30 ml) ground flax seeds

Soak grains and dried fruit in water overnight. Cover bowl. Next morning stir in the milk or yogurt or kefir. Thoroughly wash the apples and grate them along with peel and core. Add honey, if desired. Cut fresh berries into pieces and add fruit to muesli. Leave currants and other small berries whole. Divide muesli into four portions. Cover each portion with ground flax seed, cream and ground nuts.

Source: alive #224, June 2001