porridge de la veille

Bircher porridge

Healthy and gourmet breakfast, rich in anti inflammatory proprieties

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Course Breakfast
Cuisine Vegan
Régime Gluten-free, Lactose Free
Difficulté Easy
Garniture Coconut flakes, Goji berries, Hazelnuts, Pumpkin seeds
Possibilité de Congeler ? No
Temps de Conservation 3 days
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond milk (180 ml)
  • ¼ cup oats or buckwheat flakes (50g)
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ red apple

Suggested toppings

  • 1 tbsp dried white mulberries
  • 1 tbsp coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp goji berries
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 to 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1/4 chopped red apple
  • 1 tbsp toasted unsalted hazelnuts
  • 1/4 pear

Instructions

  1. The night prior, wash and cut your red apple into bite sized pieces

  2. Grab a bowl & add the ingredients above (minus the toppings)

  3. Mix the ingredients well together

  4. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge overnight

  5. The next morning, add the toppings of your choice and indulge.

  6. Option 2: If you prefer a warm version:

  7. In the morning, add all of the mentioned ingredients above to a pot (minus the toppings), mix well and bring to boil

  8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and mix frequently for 5-10 minutes

  9. Then transfer your porridge mix to a bowl, add the toppings of your choice and indulge.

  10. Yield: 1 porridge

Substitutions

  1. You can replace the almond milk with hazelnut milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk

  2. You can replace the red apple with pear or kaki or banana pieces

Recipe Notes

Cinnamon: The anti-inflammatory & anti-diabetic super spice
Native to China, India, Sri Lanka

- Very rich in fiber
- Antidiabetic, antifatigue, anti-cold
- Lowers cholesterol, sugar levels, hypertension (1 tsp daily for 2 months)
- Soothes heartburn
- Anti-infectious for gastroenteritis or respiratory infections
- Stimulates digestion and blood circulation
- Calms the pains of arthritis; anti-inflammatory

Turmeric: The ultimate protective spice
Turmeric is a medicinal plant from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar.

- Improves digestion
- Protects the digestive organs (liver, stomach, pancreas, kidneys, and intestines)
- Boosts the immune system and protects against certain cancers (e.g. lung cancer)
- Rich in antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Can reduce the risk of diabetes
- Can reduce cholesterol

Note: Adding a pinch of black pepper with turmeric allows the body to better assimilate and absorb its benefits. The black pepper allows it to pierce through the intestinal wall so that our other organs can benefit from its virtues.

Cardamom, a spice from South East Asia, contains a citrus and pepper taste.
- Helps with digestion; reduces bloating and flatulence; can calm the acid reflux
- Antiseptic;
- Source of calcium and magnesium; for the maintenance of bones and the proper functioning of muscles and the reduction of muscle aches / cramps
- Source of vitamin B2 and B6; B2 to treat pains for example teeth after a dental appointment, B6 to absorb magnesium and which helps the synthesis of keratin for a beautiful skin
- Fight against bad breath
- Zinc to ensure the proper functioning of the pancreas and the renewal of cells to fight against free radicals