Healthy Apple and Cranberry Bircher

Serves

• 3 – 4 serves

Ingredients

• 1½ cups rolled oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp ground flax seed
• ¼ cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup almond flakes
• 1 apple, grated
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 5 cups almond, coconut or organic dairy milk (+ additional milk to serve)
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• Handful of berries per serve
• 1-2 tbsp Greek yoghurt per serve

Method

• Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, almond flakes, apple, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and milk in bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In morning, add cranberries to oat mixture and stir well to combine.
• Place mixture in serving bowl, top with handful of berries and 1-2 tbsp Greek yoghurt.

Delicious And Nutritious Because:

• Oats and chia are a great source of fibre which keeps you feeling fuller for longer. Studies suggest that the beta-glucan fibre found in oats can regulate your appetite for up to 4 hours.

By weight chia seeds are 14% protein. A high protein diet has been shown to reduce appetite and obsessive thoughts about food.

Recipe from The Balanced Body Australia