SLOW-COOKER WHOLE-GRAIN BREAKFAST PORRIDGE

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This whole-grain porridge is a healthy way to start the day. Dehulled or hulless barley is unprocessed and takes longer to cook than the quicker pearled barley; use either for this recipe (servings of fiber will differ).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 14h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup dehulled whole barley
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/2 cup cornmeal (not coarsely ground)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
Topping suggestions: milk, chopped dried fruit, fresh fruit or nuts

Steps:

  • Combine 4 1/2 cups water, barley, oats, cornmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a slow cooker and cover and let sit overnight, at least 8 hours.
  • In the morning, set the slow cooker to high and cook until the grains are tender, about 2 hours, stirring once halfway through. Ladle the porridge into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as milk, dried fruit, fresh fruit or nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calorie, Fat 1 grams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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