Quinoa bircher muesli

Try this gluten and dairy free quinoa bircher muesli recipe to kick-start your day.

We love quinoa, the superfood that’s packed with protein and complex carbs to keep you full and energised. Plus the apple, cinnamon and dried fruit add a nice hint of sweetness.

Prep time: 10 minutes, plus soaking overnight.
Cooking time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

(serves 2)

½ grated green apple

40ml water (for soaking)

50ml apple juice

70g of cooked quinoa

30g gluten-free oats

½ tsp cinnamon

2tbsp dried fruit of your choice

1tsp pumpkin seeds

1tsp pistachio nuts

1tbsp coconut yoghurt

Method

To cook the quinoa measure 30g and rinse in a strainer (this is to improve flavour even more). Bring 70ml water to the boil in a small uncovered saucepan. Cook on a medium-high for 6 minutes. Take off the heat, cover and leave to rest for 6-7 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Combine oats with water and apple juice in a bowl. Leave to soak overnight.
Add quinoa, cinnamon, dried fruit, yoghurt and grated apple to the mix.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, nuts and fruit on top for extra sweetness and crunch.

This recipe is by Sally Roch. She studied Sport Science and Nutrition at University and set up Sally’s Quinoa Ltd in 2012.