Almond and Chia Bircher

Gluten-free | Sugar-free | Dairy-free | Vegan

Serves 1

Why It’s Delicious

If you like my warm almond porridge recipe, you are going to fall head over heels in love with my almond chia bircher. The play of textures and flavours is so delightful. It’s satisfying and filling yet light and easy.

This dish can be eaten for breakfast and dessert! 

Helpful Hints and Tips

I top my bircher with almond and fennel praline to give it even more excitement and crunch! I’ve given you the recipe for my Almond and Fennel Praline in this eBook so you can try it for yourself.

This recipe calls for inulin powder, a soluble fibre derived from plant-based sources. It is a prebiotic, making it a fantastic ingredient for gut health and a healthy alternative to sugar. I use Pure as Inulin Powder, a 100% natural plant-based prebiotic chicory inulin powder to support a healthy digestive system. It also tastes like candy floss! Please check out our online store here to place an order. You can also read more about inulin powder --> here. 

Ingredients

• 40 g (1.4 oz) almond flour or meal
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1-2 tsp Pure as Inulin Powder
• 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) coconut milk or non-dairy milk of your choice
• 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) coconut water
• 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt
• 1 small green apple
• 1-2 tsp almond and fennel praline (see recipe in this eBook)

Method

1. Place the almond flour, chia seeds and inulin into a bowl and stir to combine. Add the milk and coconut water and stir again to mix thoroughly. 
2. At this point, you will need to allow the mixture to soak and thicken for at least 20 minutes or even overnight. (continue to page 2)
3. When you are ready to serve, fold in the coconut yoghurt and cut the apple into thin matchsticks and fold through. 
4. Spoon the bircher into a serving bowl, glass or jar and finish with a good sprinkling of the praline. 
5. This dish is best eaten within a couple of hours of being made to ensure the apple maintains its crunch.