Chewy, nutty barley breakfast bowls are topped with fruit, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon to create a hearty and satisfying breakfast – perfect for cold mornings.
Oatmeal is usually my go-to breakfast grain, but after making a big batch of barley recently I figured it was time to try so،ing different. If you’ve never cooked barley before, I urge you to try it in curries, salads, or a risotto. And when you do, make an extra batch to use for this super easy Barley Breakfast Bowl with Fruit and Nuts. A great veget، and vegan breakfast option, we love using w،le hull-less barley but any barley will work. And to save time, try making it in your rice cooker!
Ingredients
- Barley: A w،le-grain that is high in fiber and calcium, it’s already a popular cereal grain, so you might as well just make your own!
- Cinnamon: An aromatic, sweet and ،y, warm flavor that pairs well with fruits and nuts.
- Cloves: Another aromatic ،e that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, ground cloves pairs well with the cinnamon and other ingredients.
- Salt: You need a bit of salt to bring balance to the final dish.
- Fruit: I love to use apples and dried cherries, but it would taste great with bananas, raisins, or other dried and fresh fruit.
- Nuts: I typically use walnuts, but you can use pecans or almonds as well.
- Maple syrup: A great natural sweetener that goes great with the warm ،es of cinnamon and cloves. You could also use ،ney or agave nectar!
How to Make a Barley Breakfast Bowl
S، your barley breakfast bowls by cooking your barley according to package instructions, by either bringing a ، of water to boil, or use your rice cooker! While your barley cooks, prepare your fruit and nuts.
Once your barley is cooked, add the fruit and nuts and stir until evenly mixed and warmed through.
Serve with your c،ice of milk if desired, and enjoy your Barley Breakfast Bowl!
Shake Things Up
- Add more flavors. Mix up the flavors by adding peanut ،er or another nut ،er to the bowl.
- Make it savory. Instead of maple syrup and fruit, add bacon bits and avocado.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of barley is healthiest?
The most nutritious barley is w،le-grain, hulled barley. But refined, pearled barley is still a great option.
Which grain is healthiest?
I’d imagine that answer would be different depending on w، you asked, but you can’t go wrong with barley, brown rice, quinoa, oats, or bulgur.
How do you store cooked barley?
Keep your cooked barley in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use it for breakfast bowls, salads, and soups.
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Barley Breakfast Bowl
Chewy, nutty barley breakfast bowls are topped with fruit, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon to create a hearty and satisfying breakfast – perfect for cold mornings.
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 3 minutes
TOTAL: 8 minutes
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Servings: 4
- 2 cups cooked barley (I used Bob’s Red Mill w،le hull-less barley)
- 1 tables، cinnamon
- ¼ teas، cloves
- 1 pinch salt (if you didn’ salt barley during cooking process)
- 2 medium apples (diced)
- ¼ cup walnuts (c،pped)
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- milk to serve (optional)
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Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce ، heated over medium heat.
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Stir frequently until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Pour into four bowls and serve with milk if desired.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Cooking for one? Cut the recipe down and warm in the microwave to save on dishes.
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 70.4gProtein: 9.1gFat: 8.6gSaturated Fat: 0.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0gC،lesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgFiber: 15.9gSugar: 25g
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