Cuckoo Halloween Bircher Muesli with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

CUCKOO Halloween Bircher Muesli with Roasted Pumpkin SeedsWhether you’re celebrating Halloween or not, this october indulge in the Halloween mascot and make the most of this month’s seasonal ingredient with this tasty recipe. 

Serves 4

What You’ll Need:

For the Muesli

  • 1/2 cup jumbo rolled oats.
  • 1 tablespoon linseed.
  • 1/2 cup natural yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup water.
  • 1/2 cup puréed pumpkin.
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
  • Pinch of cinnamon if desired.

Topping

  • 3/4 cup natural yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger pieces, chopped.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla essence.

What To Do:

 

  • Mix first five ingredients and put in individual bowls or one large bowl.
  • Leave to sit overnight.
  • Mix all topping ingredients and when set, put a layer of yogurt topping on each.
  • Sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds or chia seeds.

To make purée

  • Take a good size piece of peeled pumpkin, chop and cover with water.
  • Simmer for several minutes until very soft and until all water has boiled away.
  • Mash with fork.
  • Add a pinch of salt if desired.

 

To roast pumpkin seeds 

  • Scoop seeds from pumpkin. Wash and dry well. Toss in one teaspoon coconut oil and a sprinkle of salt.
  • Roast on baking tray at 150 degrees until golden. Turn often to prevent burning.

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