BAKEWELL BIRCHER
The combination of oats and cherries supports the production of melatonin, which is important for regulating the sleep-wake cycles.
SERVES 1
COOKING TIME 20 minutes
● 2tbsp flaked almonds
● 50g oats (ideally sprouted)
● 15g frozen unsweetened cherries
● ½tbsp almond butter
● ½tsp almond extract
● 75ml unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice), plus extra if needed
1 Preheat the oven to 180ºc, mark 4. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Spread the flaked almonds on the baking tray and bake for 20min. Leave to cool, then store in an airtight container. 2 Prepare the bircher the night before you want to eat it. Mix all of the ingredients (except the almonds) in a bowl. Cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
3 In the morning, remove from the fridge and leave for 10min to come to room temperature.
If it has set too thick, you may want to add more milk. Top with the flaked almonds.