Healthy Bircher Muesli with Maple-Spiced Pears

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Oat milk is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and are usually cheaper.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often less expensive and adds sweetness.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: hemp seeds

Flaxseeds are generally cheaper and provide similar benefits.

Combine rolled oats and coconut milk in a mixing bowl.

Add chia seeds, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla extract to the bowl.

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Let the mixture sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes to prevent chia seeds from clumping together.

Transfer the mixture into the refrigerator to soak overnight.

Chop pears, removing the core, and set aside.

In a frying pan, heat a generous amount of maple syrup over high heat until bubbling.

Add the chopped pears to the pan along with cinnamon and a pinch of salt, and optionally a splash of vanilla.

Cook the pears until they caramelize and soften slightly, while still retaining some crunch.

Once the bircher muesli has set and thickened, serve it in a bowl topped with the caramelized pears and edible flowers if desired.

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