This Chia, Almond & Apple Bircher With Activated Cinnamon Walnuts recipe is a perfect way to kickstart your day and it’s ideal for vegans.
Make time 15 minutes Soak time 30 minutes Serves 3–4
INGREDIENTS
20 g (¾ oz/¼ cup) chia seeds
435 ml (15¼ fl oz/1¾ cups) almond milk (see page 30)
2 apples or pears
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sultanas (golden raisins)
1 tsp cinnamon
25 g (1 oz/¼ cup) of caramelised walnuts
METHOD 1 First mix the chia seeds and almond milk in a bowl – mix well for a few minutes as the chia starts to absorb the milk to make sure there are no clumps. Leave for ½ an hour until the chia seeds have fully absorbed all the almond milk. 2 Grate the apples or pears and mix with some of the lemon juice to prevent it from browning. 3 Mix the sultanas, cinnamon and grated apple/pear with the chia seeds. 4 Place into bowls and sprinkle with caramelised walnuts and extra cinnamon.
Recipes and images from The Unbakery by Megan May (Murdoch Books) available in all good bookstores and online.
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