I rarely get around to using Barley, it just seems to take so long to cook compared with other grains. In an effort to eat more barley – (because it’s really good for you and has lots of fibre and protein!) – I pre cooked a load to eat during the week. This makes it much quicker to use for brekkie – so here is my first barley inspired brekkie bowl. A great substitute for oats if you fancy something a little different and very quick to make.
Cinnamon Barley Bowl (serves one)
- 100g cooked barley
- 100ml almond milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Nutmeg – a good grating or 1/2 teaspoon ground
- 1 tablespoon crème fraiche (or yoghurt or coconut cream)
- 1 banana
Put the barley, milk, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg into a pan and bring to the boil. Turn it down and add the tablespoon of crème fraiche. Simmer for 3-4 minutes – keep checking it doesn’t run out of liquid and burn.
Just before serving slice a banana and mix it through. Sprinkle a bit more nutmeg on top.
