1. Start by peeling and coring the apples. If you don’t have an apple-coring utensil, simply cut around the core. Cut into thick slices.

2. Place the apple slices into a saucepan, on a medium heat. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 heaped tsp rice malt syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp cornstarch and ⅓ cup water. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down, place the lid on the saucepan and leave for another 5 minutes.

3. Remove slices once the apple is soft and the liquid has turned into a delightful sticky sauce. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, create your breakfast bowls. In one bowl add 1 cup muesli, ⅓ coconut yoghurt, 1 tbsp blueberries and 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds. Repeat with the other serving bowl.

5. Once the poached apple slices are cooled down, divide the portion in half and place on top of the breakfast bowls. Serve at once or keep a bowl for tomorrow!

*Tip – the poached apple recipe makes 2 servings, so you can divide this portion into 2 breakfast bowls or save half of the apple for another time.

Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free
GF – Gluten Free
NF – Nut Free (when using nut-free muesli)

Nutritional Information – per 1 serving of poached apple
Calories: 210 kcal / 880kJ
Protein: 1g
Fat:0.5g
Carbohydrates: 50g

Nutritional Information – per 1 poached apple breakfast bowl:
*based on a regular store-bought packet of muesli

Calories: 550 kcal / 2300kJ
Protein: 16g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 90h

Fibre + Antioxidants
Apples are arguably one of the most popular fruits, and for good reason! They boast a range of health benefits as they contain a good source of fibre, vitamin C and polyphenols. They have what’s called pectin, a type of fibre that feeds the good bacteria in your gut, maintaining a healthy digestive system by outweighing those bad bacteria. They also prove their superfood properties with high antioxidant levels! The vitamin C and polyphenols act as antioxidants by protecting your body against internal damage caused by destructive cells. The more antioxidants we consume, the more chance we have of fighting off infection, inflammation and oxidative stress. Perhaps an apple a day really will keep the doctor away.