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Bircher muesli with raspberry compote

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes, plus overnight to soak

Ingredients

250 g rolled oats
1 t ground cinnamon
100 g dried figs, chopped
1 1/2 cups cream
Milk, for drizzling
2 cups raspberries

Method

In a bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon and dried fig and soak in the cream overnight, adding some milk if the consistency becomes too thick.

Mash half of the berries coarsely with a fork and spoon into individual bowls. Top with a good helping of the creamy oats and then with the remaining whole raspberries.

Cook’s note: For a healthier option, soak the oats in milk instead of cream. Or use apple juice and serve with plain yoghurt and raspberries.

Per serving: 2289.8 kJ, 9.4 g protein, 27.2 g fat, 61.7 g carbs

TASTE’s take:

This is a decadent way to start the day, but, by all means, try it anytime as a bowl of pure comfort.

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