Instructions: Bircher-Benner established his clinic in Zurich in 1897. This is supposed to be his original recipe.

If using regular oatmeal, soak in water 12 hours. If using instant oatmeal, just add to water. Mix in lemon juice, milk and apples. Add 1 to 2 additional tablespoons water, if needed. Top with grated nuts. Virtually any mashed or grated fruit can be substituted for the apples.

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