Bircher Oats
Soaked oats are a brilliant way of cutting down prep time for breakfast. We have this once a week, on the days where I need breakfast fast. Soaking overnight begins to break down the oats, making them easier to digest. They are loaded with fibre and will slowly release energy, to keep everyone powering through the morning. Use a ceramic or china bowl with an airtight silicone lid, or a glass container, to soak them in, they taste better in my opinion. Take some time to choose and prepare some delicious toppings, to finish the dish.
favourite toppings
fruit ~ fresh, cooked, poached or a compote
chopped dried fruits
flaked or fresh coconut
seeds
dairy yogurt, or non dairy yogurt
spice ~ such as ground cinnamon
chopped nuts, or a spoon of nut butter*
chop whole nuts according to age, so not a choking hazard, not suitable for a nut allergy
ingredients
Serves 2
40g oats
160ml milk
1 tablespoon natural yogurt
1 apple grated
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
method
Take a bowl, or container with a lid, and add the oats, milk, yogurt, grated apple and pumpkin seeds. Then combine. Soak overnight for 12 hours+
In the morning serve in a bowl with toppings of your choice, you can also sweeten with ½ tablespoon maple syrup, per serving.