Best Warm Barley Cereal With Dried Cherries Recipes

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WARM 'N' FRUITY BREAKFAST CEREAL



Warm 'n' Fruity Breakfast Cereal image

Sleepyheads will love the heartiness of this nutritious cooked cereal with cinnamon. It's loaded with chopped fruit and nuts. Eat it with plain yogurt and sliced bananas or blueberries. -John Vale, Long Beach, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups seven-grain hot cereal
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups water
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Place first 8 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Stir in water, juice and syrup., Cook, covered, on low until thickened and cereal is tender, 6-7 hours. If desired, top with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM BARLEY CEREAL WITH DRIED CHERRIES



Warm Barley Cereal with Dried Cherries image

Since milk contains saturated fat, we chose to cook the high-fiber barley with almond milk instead in this heart-healthy breakfast dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, stir together 3 1/2 cups almond milk, barley, flax meal, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in dried cherries and cinnamon and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cereal is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and add sugar to taste. Divide among bowls and drizzle remaining 1/2 cup almond milk over top. Serve topped with raspberries and, if desired, additional sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g

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