I’ve found a cafe at the Melbourne airport that sells a delicious bircher. Before my morning flights, I like to eat breakfast but last week I’d only eaten a mouthful or two when I realised it was time for my boarding call.

This homemade bircher is nutritious in plant foods with grated sweet Pink Lady apple, earthy turmeric and citrusy cinnamon spices with toasted crunchy nuts.

Health benefits:

·       Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fibre

APPLE & TURMERIC BIRCHER

PB, V, GF, DF

Bircher:

1 apple

½ cup (40 g) organic whole rolled oats

pinch of ground turmeric and cinnamon

2 tbsp (30 g) coconut yogurt

2 oranges, juice

Toppings:

berries

toasted almonds

edible flower petals, for a weekend brunch

Pre-heat the oven to 180’C and toast a handful of almonds for 8-10 minutes. Grate the apple into the bowl, layer the remaining ingredients on top. Add berries and toasted almonds and serve.