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Vegan quinoa bircher with almond milk

Name: Vegan quinoa bircher with almond milk
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped; 2 cups (190g) quinoa flakes; 1/2 cup (50g) LSA meal; 1/2 cup (35g) shredded coconut; 1/2 cup (80g) pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/2 cup (75g) slivered or chopped pistachios, plus extra to serve; 1 tsp each ground cinnamon, ground cardamom and ground ginger; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Juice of 1 orange; 3 cups (750ml) good-quality sugar-free almond milk; 1 large green apple, grated, plus extra grated to serve; Thinly sliced seedless green grapes and flaked coconut, to serve

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by Shannon Harley

delicious. team

Oct 14, 2015

This healthy vegan twist on bircher is made with almond milk and quinoa, and will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

5 pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped
2 cups (190g) quinoa flakes
1/2 cup (50g) LSA meal
1/2 cup (35g) shredded coconut
1/2 cup (80g) pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup (75g) slivered or chopped pistachios, plus extra to serve
1 tsp each ground cinnamon, ground cardamom and ground ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
Juice of 1 orange
3 cups (750ml) good-quality sugar-free almond milk
1 large green apple, grated, plus extra grated to serve
Thinly sliced seedless green grapes and flaked coconut, to serve

Method

1.

Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.
2.

Soak the dates in 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water in a bowl until needed.
3.

Combine the quinoa, LSA, shredded coconut, seeds, nuts, spices, vanilla, orange juice and almond milk in a bowl. Stir in the apple, then add the dates and soaking liquid, and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight to soak.
4.

Serve bircher topped with grapes, flaked coconut, and extra grated apple and pistachios.