Rhubarb & apple compote with chia bircher muesli

Prep 25 mins + cooling time | Cook 6 mins | Serves 4-6

Store any leftover bircher muesli and rhubarb & apple in separate airtight containers in the fridge ready for another breakfast.

Rhubarb & Apple Compote:
1 bunch rhubarb, trimmed and leaves discarded*
2 Granny Smith apples
2 tbs caster sugar

Chia bircher muesli:
2 tbs white chia seeds
1¹⁄₂ cups rolled oats
1¹⁄₄ cups reduced fat milk
1 cup reduced fat vanilla yoghurt

*About 350g trimmed rhubarb is required.

Step 1 Wash rhubarb in cold water. Cut rhubarb into 2cm pieces. Peel, core and chop apples. Place rhubarb, apples and sugar into a large heatproof dish. Gently toss to combine. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Carefully remove cover and stir. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes until fruit is tender. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

Step 2 To make chia bircher muesli, place chia, oats and milk in a bowl and stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3 To serve, stir yoghurt through the chia bircher muesli. Spoon into serving bowls. Top with rhubarb and apple compote. Serve with extra milk if liked.

Good for you ... Rhubarb

A source of dietary fibre which helps keep the normal function of the intestine.

Provides vitamin C, which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

A source of potassium which may help balance the effects of sodium from salt.