Description
A warm and comforting creamy barley porridge infused with cinnamon and topped with sautéed apples, yogurt, and toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for cozy mornings, this recipe blends the chewy texture of pearl barley with the sweetness of honey and the freshness of apples to create a nutritious and flavorful breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 2.5 cups Water
- 2 cups Oat Milk
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Pearl Barley (rinsed)
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon (divided)
- 2 medium Apples (1 grated, 1 quartered, cored, and chopped)
- 2 tbsp Honey
Toppings
- 1 cup Yogurt (optional)
- 0.5 cup Toasted Hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove any impurities.
- Combine liquids: In a medium saucepan, mix 2.5 cups of water and 2 cups of oat milk over medium heat until warm.
- Add barley and flavorings: Add the rinsed pearl barley, grated apple, kosher salt, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, and honey to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the porridge: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and the porridge has thickened.
- Prepare sautéed apples: While the porridge cooks, quarter, core, and chop the remaining apple. In a non-stick skillet, add the chopped apples, 1/4 cup water, and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the apples soften slightly.
- Serve the porridge: Spoon the creamy barley porridge into bowls. Top generously with the warm sautéed apples, a dollop of yogurt if desired, and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts for crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute oat milk with any other plant-based milk or dairy milk as preferred.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your desired sweetness level.
- Soaking the pearl barley for a few hours beforehand can reduce cooking time.
- For a vegan version, choose a plant-based yogurt or omit it completely.
- Keep an eye on the porridge while cooking and add a splash of water or oat milk if it thickens too much.
