Overnight Success

The jury may be out on whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, but I know it’s essential to set myself up for a productive one. And there’s no better time to start breakfast than the night before. It’s a great way to speed up busy mornings and commit to a breakfast that’s a bit more nutritious than something-on-toast.

Carrot Cake Bircher Muesli

Bircher muesli or overnight oats are such an easy way to kickstart a healthier breakfast routine, leaving no excuses for skipping breakfast. Put them in a container or jar and they can even be breakfast on the go. This version includes carrot, apple, sultanas, nuts and seeds, spiced to taste just like carrot cake. Top with a spoonful of yoghurt and you’ll find it edging closer and closer to the real thing. Serves two, or keep the extra portion in the fridge for the next day.

1½ cups almond milk

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup grated carrot

½ cup grated apple

¼ cup sultanas

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp maple syrup

½ tsp natural vanilla extract

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp ground cloves zest of an orange

To serve (optional): almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, orange zest, yoghurt.

Amber Bremner

Quite Good Food | www.quitegoodfood.co.nz

Amber Bremner is the author of popular plant based food blog Quite Good Food. A champion for cooking and eating food that makes you feel good, she believes small changes in the way we approach food have the power to make a difference.

The night before, mix all ingredients together well, cover and refrigerate. The next morning, remove from the fridge and give everything a good stir.

Spoon into individual serving bowls, garnish with extra nuts and seeds, a little more orange zest and a spoonful of yoghurt if you like.

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