Bircher Muesli with Pear, Coconut & Chia Seeds (Breakfast)
Bircher muesli was first developed by a Swiss physician, Maximilian Bircher-Benner as part of the therapy he prescribed for his patients. Often called simply ‘overnight oats’ Bircher muesli is an ideal breakfast food – it can be assembled the night before, left in the fridge overnight and enjoyed in the morning – there is no cooking required. It's also a perfect combination of plant-based protein, slow-release wholegrain carbohydrates, and essential fats. The version below calls for pears and coconut, but alternative combinations are provided in the notes.
Yield
1 servingsPrep
10 minCook
0 minReady
12 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅓ | cup |
rolled oats
gluten-free |
|
| ½ | cup |
almond milk
or freshly squeezed orange juice |
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
chia seeds
heaping teaspoon |
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
unsweetened, heaping teaspoon |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
heaping teaspoon |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
mesquite bean powder
optional |
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
lucuma powder
optional |
* |
| 1 | each |
pears
organic, grated with skin on (or green apple) |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
maple syrup
optional |
|
| Toppings: coconut flakes, bee pollen, chopped nuts, fresh or dried fruit of your choice | |||
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | ml |
rolled oats
gluten-free |
|
| 118 | ml |
almond milk
or freshly squeezed orange juice |
* |
| 5 | ml |
chia seeds
heaping teaspoon |
* |
| 5 | ml |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
unsweetened, heaping teaspoon |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
heaping teaspoon |
|
| 5 | ml |
mesquite bean powder
optional |
* |
| 5 | ml |
lucuma powder
optional |
* |
| 1 | each |
pears
organic, grated with skin on (or green apple) |
|
| 5 | ml |
maple syrup
optional |
|
| Toppings: coconut flakes, bee pollen, chopped nuts, fresh or dried fruit of your choice | |||
Directions
Add all ingredients except pear and toppings to a bowl, leave to soak in fridge overnight.
In the morning, add freshly grated pear and extra water / almond milk / orange juice if you want a thinner consistency.
Top with your favourite combo of fresh or dry fruit, coconut flakes, bee pollen and chopped nuts.
Notes: Some other suggested combinations: top the muesli with a quick strawberry compote: cut strawberries into quarters, add a little vanilla and orange juice and sprinkle with xylitol (optional, for extra sweetness). Leave for 15 minutes until the strawberries release their juice, mash with the back of a fork. Serve on top of the Bircher oats. You can also top the oats with organic dairy yoghurt or coconut yoghurt.
Notes: adapted from begoodorganics. com. Photo credit: begoodorganics. com
