Vegan Strawberries & Cream Bircher Museli Bowls
A simple yet indulgent summer breakfast, these vegan and gluten-free strawberries and cream Bircher museli bowls are naturally sweetened and topped with a fresh strawberry compote and fluffy coconut whipped cream. A hint of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey completes this delicious breakfast. Advanced preparation is required, but takes almost no effort.
This post was made in partnership with Paderno however all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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What is Bircher Museli
Bircher museli is an old fashioned breakfast originating from Germany and Switzerland. The original name for this staple breakfast is Birchermüesli but if often referred to as museli. Essentially, museli is the original overnight oats. Its a cold breakfast cereal made from a base of rolled oats mixed with dried or fresh fruit, nuts and seeds. However, what makes bircher museli slightly different from most museli is that it is mixed with juice or dairy and left overnight to soak. Bircher museli can be sweetned with maple syrup or a drizzle of honey.
These Vegan Bircher Museli Bowls are:
- Dairy-free
- Easy to make
- Satisfying
- Naturally sweetened
- Creamy and indulgent
- Cozy and comforting
Use Certified Gluten Free Oats
It must be noted that while oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed alongside other gluten containing foods. If you're concerned about gluten, be sure to source certified gluten-free oats for this recipe. Also, be sure to double check all your ingredients to ensure they are certified gluten free if there is a gluten sensitivity, intolerance or allergy.
My Sponsor for this Post: Paderno
Today, I'm partnering with Paderno to bring you an indulgent version of this old world breakfast; a strawberries and cream vegan Bircher museli bowl. If you're not familiar with Paderno, they're a high-quality Canadian cookware and bakeware company.
I've been working with the Paderno line for a year now and their pieces are a superb addition to our kitchen. I love how they blend practicality, precision and beauty into their products. As a result, everyday meal prep is that much more appealing!
Recently, Paderno added small appliances to their line which I very much enjoy using. This strawberries and cream bircher museli bowl makes good use of the compact and powerful 3-Cup Food Chopper It processes the rolled oats into finer texture to create a really creamy breakfast.
It can even be used to chop your strawberries if you're in a pinch. It's lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and makes quick work of any chopping task. The Paderno 10-Speed Hand Mixer does a fantastic (and quiet) job of whipping the coconut cream to fluffy peaks.
Helpful Tips
- Prepare the night before- process and mix your oats with almond milk and pop your can of coconut milk in the fridge. Come morning, you can quickly prep the strawberries and whip the coconut cream for a total of 8 minutes work. Alternatively, if you'd prefer skipping the overnight preparation, use a dairy-free vanilla yogurt in place of the coconut cream.
- Use Certified Gluten Free Oats -If you're concerned about gluten, be sure to source certified gluten-free oats for this recipe.
- Use Fresh Strawberries - How can you tell if strawberries are ripe? They will have a deep red colour throughout and smell sweet and strawberry-like. Of course, not all strawberries are red; some are orange-y, white or pinkish. As such, use their aroma to best predict ripeness. And, if you smell any hint of mold, steer clear.
Storage & Make Ahead Options
If you forgot to make the museli the night before (the best option), you can leave your oats to plump in the fridge for as little as 30 minutes. Again, they're better if left overnight to soften and plump.
You can also make the strawberry compote the night before and keep it in the fridge until ready to use in the morning.
A Thank you to my sponsor
Signing off with a big thank you to Paderno for partnering with me. You can view the new small appliance line by visiting the Paderno website, or follow along on social media #itsacookingthing or @padernokitchenware on Facebook or Instagram and on Twitter @padernocookware.
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Vegan Strawberries & Cream Bircher Museli Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plain almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 200 grams fresh strawberries
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 can (398ml) full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch vanilla bean seeds , or ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Optional
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Prepare the Oats
- Place the rolled oats in the Paderno 3-Cup Food Chopper (or a small food processor) and process on speed 2 until the oats resemble a coarse sandy texture (crumbly and with some larger pieces). Place the oats, almond milk, vanilla bean paste, and maple syrup into a large bowl. Stir to combine then cover and place in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes or overnight.
Prepare the Strawberry Compote
- Remove the leaves from the strawberries. Coarsely chop the berries (to save time, the Paderno 3-Cup Food Chopper can also be used here). Place the strawberries and orange juice into a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the strawberries until soft and the juices start to run. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare Coconut Whip
- While the strawberries cool, prepare the cinnamon coconut whip. Remove the can of coconut milk from the fridge and invert. Open the bottom of the can and drain off/discard the coconut water.
- Scoop out the thick coconut fat from the bottom of the can and place into a medium bowl. Add the vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup and whip until light and fluffy.
Assembly
- Portion the Bircher oats into two bowls. Top with strawberries, a good dollop of coconut whip and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
This is an approximation of the nutrition offered in this recipe, and is created using a nutrition calculator. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your preferred calculator.
Disclaimer
all recipes on The Simple Green are developed and tested in a Canadian kitchen, at normal elevation, using electric appliances and ingredients available in Canada. Results may vary.
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