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Nutrition: Per 2 tbsp

  • kcal40
  • fat1g
  • saturates0.3g
  • carbs6g
  • sugars2g
  • fibre1g
  • protein1g
  • salt0.01g
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Method

  • step 1

    Mix together the fruit, oats, chia seeds and milk. If baby is used to soft foods and purées, you’ll need to steam the fruit (see tip below). If baby is used to more texture then you can peel and finely grate the apple or pear.

  • step 2

    Soak for an hour, covered in the fridge – the Bircher is ready to serve when the chia seeds are completely soft and gel-like. For babies, this should be eaten on the day of making, for toddlers, you can leave it in the fridge overnight and serve for breakfast if you like.

RECIPE TIPS
FOR YOUNGER BABIES

If puréeing, peel, core and chop 1-2 apples or pears, then steam over simmering water for 8 mins until tender. Blitz to a very smooth purée in a food processor. You’ll only need 2 tbsp of the purée but you can portion up and freeze the rest.

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question

Can you freeze this?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. We haven't tried freezing this so can't say how good the texture will be on defrosting. If freezing it please check the milk you're using is suitable for freezing. It should be defrosted in the fridge and used that day. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food…

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