Preparation:10 minutes plus overnight
Servings: 4–5
I’ve always had a soft spot for bircher muesli. You can make this recipe the traditional way, with oats, or alternatively swap out the rolled oats for buckinis and coconut. This creamy bircher recipe is softly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and a hint of cardamom. I love the addition of tart cherries, but any dried fruit would work well. This is a great breakfast to take with you if you start work early as I do. Portion the mixture into mason jars and pop in the fridge overnight to work its magic. It’s quick and easy to add fresh fruit in the morning, with a couple of boiled eggs to accompany it, before you head out the door.
Brain Food Note
Oats contain B vitamins, magnesium, and fibre to help soothe and relax the mind. This bircher is made with walnut milk and chia seeds to provide all-important omega-3 fatty acids for optimal brain function. Add a spoonful of coconut yogurt for more of the healthy fat that the brain loves.
3 cups oats or 1 1/2 cups buckinis and 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup goji berries
1/2 cup tart cherries
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped into small pieces
3 cups walnut or other nut milk
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 red apples (grated)
coconut yogurt to serve
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Stir in the goji berries, cherries, and walnuts.
Add the almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Stir to combine. Cover the bowl and pop in the fridge overnight to soak.
In the morning, stir in the grated apple and top with coconut yogurt to serve.
