Start your morning with a comforting bowl of Warm Barley Cereal with Dried Cherries. Packed with fiber from barley and flax meal, along with the sweet-tart burst of dried cherries and fresh raspberries, this wholesome breakfast will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day. It’s an easy, nutritious option for chilly mornings.
Warm Barley Cereal with Dried Cherries
Course: BreakfastCuisine: American4
servings5
minutes15
minutes260
kcalIngredients
1 quart unsweetened almond milk
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons ground flax meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons turbinado or brown sugar, plus more for serving (optional)
1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions
- Heat the Almond Milk: In a medium saucepan, bring the almond milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the Barley and Flax: Stir in the quick-cooking barley, ground flax meal, and salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until the barley becomes tender and the mixture thickens.
- Add Cherries and Cinnamon: Stir in the dried cherries or cranberries, ground cinnamon, and turbinado sugar. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the fruit to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the warm barley cereal into bowls and top with fresh raspberries. Add extra brown sugar if desired for additional sweetness. Enjoy immediately.
This Warm Barley Cereal with Dried Cherries is the perfect way to start your day. With a balance of fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, it’s both delicious and nutritious. Top it with fresh raspberries for a bright and flavorful finish that will make this a breakfast favorite.
