Barley porridge with blueberries is a tasty and wholesome breakfast topped with nutrient rich berries, walnuts, dates and a drizzle of honey. This is sure to give you a healthy and happy start to take on the challenges of the day!!
Process barley in nut grinder until it is slightly coarse.
In a sauce pan, dissolve barley in water and mix it well. Cook the mixture just briefly.
Add 1 cup of milk and cook it on medium just like cooking steel cut oats. More milk may be added for the desired consistency.
Meanwhile roast the blueberries in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish at 400°F for about 8-10 minutes, until the blueberries just start to release their juices.
Sprinkle the walnuts and dates. Spoon over the blueberries with its juices.
Drizzle with honey to taste.
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VARIATIONS
Dairy Free Barley Porridge: Make porridge with almond milk, hazelnut milk, cashew milk, soymilk etc.
Vegan Barley Porridge: Use nut milks listed above or soy milk and skip honey.
High Protein Barley Porridge: Top the porridge with a scoop of ricotta cheese, and/or hemp seeds.
Rich and Creamy Barley Porridge: Top it with a dash of heavy cream or nut butters.
Other Toppings for Barley Porridge: fruit compote, fresh fruit, roasted nuts, ground cinnamon, baked apples or pears, maple syrup, brown sugar etc.
For more tips and serving suggestions check out the blog post above.