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Quinoa Bircher Muesli

Brenda Janschek
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white quinoa rinse very well to remove bitter saponins
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or ground vanilla bean powder
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice approximately juice from 1 small orange
  • 1 apple grated
  • 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt use dairy yoghurt if not dairy free

Instructions
 

  • Place quinoa, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer without lid, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir through honey.
  • Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool for 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the apple, orange juice, yoghurt and stir to combine
  • Pop into the fridge overnight then serve with poached or fresh fruit, granola or nuts and seeds, some extra yoghurt and a drizzle of your sweetener of your choice if you like.