Description
Enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of creamy barley porridge infused with fragrant cinnamon and sweet apples. This cozy morning recipe uses pearl barley cooked in oat milk and water for a naturally creamy texture, topped with sautéed apples, yogurt, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. It’s a delicious and nutritious breakfast option perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the Porridge
- 2.5 cups Water
- 2 cups Oat Milk
- 1 cup Pearl Barley, rinsed
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 medium Apple, grated
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Honey
For the Topping
- 1 medium Apple, quartered, cored, and chopped
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Yogurt (optional)
- 0.5 cup Toasted Hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and rinse the pearl barley under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove any impurities.
- Combine Liquids: In a medium saucepan, combine 2.5 cups water and 2 cups oat milk. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to warm.
- Add Barley and Flavorings: Stir in the rinsed pearl barley, grated apple, kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the saucepan.
- Simmer the Porridge: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the porridge cook for about 45 minutes until the barley is tender and creamy.
- 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 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to soften and infuse them with cinnamon.
- Sweeten the Porridge: Once the barley is cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey to the porridge for added sweetness and flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy barley porridge into serving bowls. Top each bowl generously with the sautéed apples, a dollop of yogurt if desired, and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts for crunch.
Notes
- Adjust the water and oat milk ratio depending on how thick or creamy you prefer the porridge.
- You can substitute oat milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based options.
- The honey quantity can be increased or reduced based on sweetness preference.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based yogurt or omit the yogurt topping.
- Toast hazelnuts ahead and store in an airtight container to save time.
