Whole Grain Barley and Apple Porridge

A tasty alternative from steel-cut oats. This heart-healthy barley porridge is low in sugar, high in fiber, and taste! It can also be made with pearl barley.


Recipes · Breakfast and Brunch · Cereals


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ½ cup hulled barley

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and diced

  • 2 cups water, or more if needed

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts


Directions

  1. Place barley in a bowl and add 1 cup water; soak for 2 hours or overnight. Drain.

  2. Combine drained barley, apples, 2 cups water, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barley and apples are softened and water is absorbed, adding more water if needed, about 1 hour. Remove saucepan from heat and stir walnuts into barley.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
230 Calories
11g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein


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