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).
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 14 hr 5 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 12 hr |
| Cook: | 2 hr |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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 |
| Total Fat | 1 grams |
| Sodium | 125 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 29 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 5 grams |
| Sugar | 4 grams |
Reviews
Joan
This was actually really good. The oats and cornmeal helps the barley to stick together (more like a traditional cooked cereal). I actually left the crock pot on overnight, so I do not know if the 2 hour cooking time works or not. But it was very tasty and the barley was nice and soft.