A simple breakfast that has a taste of tradition, barley coffee porridge. Yes, I often talk about porridge because I find that whole grain oats give me energy and keep me full until lunch.
There is a reason for this, whole grain porridge is rich in fiber, it also contains proteins and complex carbohydrates. This energy is slowly released throughout the morning to avoid blood sugar spikes that could cause hunger or a drop in energy.
In this case, I simply prepared the usual porridge by adding a teaspoon of instant barley and a pinch of unsweetened cocoa to the milk and water. I prepare it without added sugars, or at most I add raisins or some pieces of dates or dried apricots (always without sulfur dioxide).
In winter, I like it with cooked fruit like pears or apples, cooked with the porridge in small pieces.
Looking for some other porridge ideas? Find inspiration from these recipes:
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: 1 cup
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Barley Coffee Porridge Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole grain oat flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup oat milk (or other milk)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee (barley)
- 1 pinch unsweetened cocoa powder
Tools
- 1 Jar
Barley Coffee Porridge Steps
Simply place a small pot on the scale and pour in 1/2 cup of whole grain oat flakes. Add 1/2 cup of the milk of your choice (unsweetened), and 1/2 cup of water.
Stir and add a teaspoon of instant barley. Stir again well and heat over low flame. Once it boils, count 3 minutes, stirring continually.
Enjoy with a pinch of cocoa and plenty of fruit, also munch on a couple of walnuts or drizzle a spoonful of almond or hazelnut cream (100%).
Tips and Storage
You can easily prepare the porridge the night before if you’re in a hurry in the morning.
Always store in the fridge and never add fresh fruit unless you’re consuming it immediately. Do not prepare porridge for a week, it’s better fresh, it only takes two minutes to make.
Finally, porridge is also very good with yogurt, if you use Greek yogurt with 0% fat, remember that it’s very thick, and you’ll end up with a thick mix at breakfast time. Instead, thin it out a little more with milk at the end.
Enable push notifications to receive my recipes on your smartphone for free, you will find the module in the top right corner.
If you liked the recipe, share it on your profile and invite your friends to visit my blog. For updates, become a fan of my page.
For any information, do not hesitate to contact me on my Facebook Timo e lenticchie page, you can interact and ask me any question. Or join my group.
Follow me also on Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube, or subscribe to my Telegram channel
If you want to return to the HOME PAGE for more ideas among my recipes.
If you want to know more about me, read who I am.
If you want to always be updated on my recipes, subscribe to the newsletter.
