Breakfast Barley
Start your morning right with a comforting bowl of Breakfast Barley, a hearty and wholesome twist on your usual breakfast routine. This warm, creamy dish features nutty pearl barley simmered to tender perfection, then enriched with milk (dairy or plant-based), a touch of maple syrup, and warming cinnamon for a beautifully balanced flavor. Juicy blueberries and crunchy chopped almonds or walnuts add bursts of sweetness and texture, with optional toppings like sliced bananas or dried fruit allowing for a personalized touch. Packed with fiber and nutrients, this easy breakfast takes just 5 minutes to prep and is ready in under an hour, making it a satisfying and nourishing way to fuel your day. Perfect for cozy mornings or meal prepping, Breakfast Barley is a versatile and customizable recipe you’ll want to enjoy time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- optional toppings (e.g., sliced bananas, dried fruit)
Instructions
Rinse the pearl barley thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed barley, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid, and cook the barley for about 25-30 minutes or until tender but still slightly chewy.
If there is excess water remaining after cooking, drain the barley and return it to the saucepan.
Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the cooked barley. Stir to combine and cook over low heat for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the consistency to thicken slightly.
Stir in the blueberries and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until the blueberries are warmed through (if fresh) or fully defrosted (if frozen).
Divide the cooked breakfast barley between two bowls and sprinkle each serving with chopped almonds or walnuts.
Add optional toppings like sliced bananas or dried fruit for extra sweetness and texture, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Breakfast Barley!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1263 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
