Bircher muesli is a fantastic way to start the day; it can be made ahead and the addition of cherries makes it festive enough for Christmas morning.
1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
1 ½ cup rolled oats
1 ½ cup fruit juice (try fresh coconut juice or apple juice)
1 ½ cup natural yoghurt
½ (half) cup toasted flaked almonds
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1-2 tbsp honey to taste
extra cherries and yoghurt to serve
Combine all ingredients together and stir well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Serve with extra cherries and yoghurt.
Serves 4.