Description
Warm, creamy, and infused with sweet caramelized pears, this Spiced Pear & Barley Breakfast Porridge transforms your mornings into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 ripe pears, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine barley and almond milk.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender yet chewy.
- While barley is cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped pears with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Stir occasionally until pears soften and caramelize, approximately 5 minutes.
- Once the barley is cooked, stir in the caramelized pears and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Mix well to ensure every bite is infused with pear goodness.
- Ladle into bowls and drizzle with additional almond milk if desired.
- Top each serving with extra pear slices for added appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider topping with nuts or seeds. Customize by swapping pears for apples or experimenting with spices like cardamom or ginger. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat by adding a splash of milk.