Summer Bircher
A super nutritious start to your day our Summer Bircher recipe embraces the flavours of the season. Typically a blend of oats soaked in liquid such as milk or juice mixed with fresh fruit, nuts and seeds, Aimee our retreat chef says “The joy of bircher is that it is very much a choose your own adventure, or what’s in your cupboard at present.” Make it the night before so the oats soak up all the delicious flavours. This recipe gives quantities for 2.
Ingredients
- 90g oats
- 30g chopped nuts/seeds
- 1 medium apple/pear,grated
- 250ml coconut milk
- 100ml apple juice
Option to mix in:
- 2-3 Tbsp ground flaxseeds/chai seeds
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened dried fruit
- 2 Tbsp coconut flakes
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Handful pomegranate seeds
Topping options: fresh summer fruit such as nectarine, blueberries, gooseberries, strawberries etc.
- Greek yogurt
- Puffed quinoa, puffed rice
- Cocoa nibs
- Granola
- Splash of your favourite milk
Method
Start by mixing your dry ingredients together. Add the grated apple or pear, along with the milk and juice. The consistency should be wetter than you want to eat it as the oats and other dry ingredients of your choice will absorb the liquid.
For storage, either put it into one large container and let it rest overnight. In the morning, add your chosen toppings.
Alternatively, for a quick grab and go in the morning, divide the bircher into smaller containers/jars and add your toppings directly into the container.
This recipe was provided by our brilliant retreat chef Aimee Walker. See Aimee on Instagram for more delicious recipes.
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