Bircher Muesli

SERVES 4

20g / 1 tbsp runny honey

2 apples, roughly chopped

2 tbsp water

200g / 2 cups porridge oats

100ml / 7 tbsp apple juice

60g / 2oz dried fruit, anything larger than raisins chopped

200ml / ¾ cup full-fat milk, plus extra to serve (cow’s or plant-based, your choice)

1 cinnamon stick

1 pear

fresh fruit, seeds and Fruit Compote (optional), to serve

Add the honey and apples to a small saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes, so the apples turn into a half-stewed state: softened but their structure still intact. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to lukewarm.

Add the oats, apple juice, dried fruit, milk and cinnamon stick to a bowl and mix to combine. Add the lukewarm apple, mixing well to cool down further.

Cover, transfer to the fridge and leave to soak for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Once you’re ready to eat, remove the cinnamon stick and grate in the pear. Mix well and serve with a generous extra splash of milk, fresh fruit, seeds and Fruit Compote, if you like.