Barley & oat bircher muesli

Wake up to a warming bowl of winter-style bircher muesli.

This muesli mixture is designed just for your immune system - to give it some extra love first thing in the morning with warming spices and wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients.

Start with winter’s antidote and one of the most well-known sources of vitamin C; the orange. By using the zest and juice, you not only get the vitamin C but also the antioxidants to the support a healthy immune system that can only be found in the peel.

Then comes fresh ginger that provides warmth, to stimulate your circulation and get your blood flowing. Add a probiotic-rich plain yoghurt to support a balanced and fighting fit digestive system and you have one incredibly nourishing and supportive breakfast to enjoy first thing or to grab and go.

Ingredients

Serves 2
Prep time 10 mins
Vegetarian, Vegan option, Dairy Free option

• ½ cup rolled barley
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp black chia seeds
• 1 large navel orange, juice and zest
• 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
• ½ tsp vanilla paste
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp local or manuka honey (optional)
• 300ml oat milk
• 4 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt, plus extra to serve

• Optional toppings: Pumpkin seeds, seasonal fruit or fruit compote of your choices, extra yoghurt

How to make

1. The night before, combine all the ingredients, excluding toppings, in a airtight container and leave to soak in the fridge overnight
2. In the morning, divide the mixture up between two bowls, top with your favourite toppings and enjoy

Roberta's tip

You can mix all the ingredients together and then divide into smaller containers before leaving them to soak overnight. Then you can grab your breakfast and go in the morning

Roberta of Naturo Medico is a Naturopathic Practitioner who specialises in preventative care and women’s health. From her Melbourne-based clinic, Roberta sees women of all ages wanting to meet their own health goals and assists them on their path with personalised treatments specific to their needs. Alongside practice, Roberta shares healthful and nutrient-rich recipes with her readers who inspire her to continue educating on what health and wellbeing means and how it can be achieved.

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