Chewy, nutty barley is topped with fruit, nuts and a hint of cinnamon to create a hearty and satisfying breakfast – perfect for cold mornings.
Oatmeal is my go-to breakfast grain but after making a big batch of barley recently I figured it was time to think outside of the bowl. If you’ve never cooked barley before, I urge you to make an extra batch and save some for my Black Bean and Barley Salad while you’re at it.
Time Saving Tip: Prepare a large batch of barley in your rice cooker and walk away! Use throughout the week sprinkled in soups, salads and more.
We love using whole hull-less barley but any barley will work. As always, this recipe is more of a method than a strict rule book so get creative. Are you a pecan family? Use those instead of walnuts. No dried cherrieson hand? Add raisins. Sick of apples? Go bananas!
No matter how you top your breakfast barley, a warm, cozy and healthy breakfast will keep you and your family energized for hours.
Your spoon is waiting.
- 2 cups cooked barley I used Bob's Red Mill whole hull-less barley
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 pinch salt if you didn' salt barley during cooking process
- 2 medium apples diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- milk to serve optional
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pot heated over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into four bowls and serve with milk if desired.
Cooking for one? Cut the recipe down and warm in the microwave to save on dishes.
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addie | culicurious
what a great idea! I have a big bag of barley and I’ve been struggling to find uses for it. :)
The Lemon Bowl
It was so good and such a nice change from oatmeal. Much chewier!!
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This is a great switch from oatmeal! I’ll have to switch up my mornings with this!
Jayne
I’ve never had barley this way before. Recently saw a risotto recipe using barley. Love how creative people get with ingredients! Very nice :-)
Peggy
I’ve always had barley as just a side or an addition to soups – never for breakfast! Definitely going to have to give this one a go!
The Lemon Bowl
Same here, Peggy!! It was so good at breakfast – I love the added chewy texture.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
Mmmmmm I love all of those add ins :)
The Lemon Bowl
Me too.. I love adding lots of different toppings. :)