13 Reviews of Breakfast Barley

From: Northern_Reflectionz

On Oct 21, 2005

Had this for breakfast this morning. I BAKED it in the oven instead of cooking over the stove (in a casserole, covered). It was very tasty and most filling. Another recipe for my files! Many thanks for this! It's a keeper

From: sugarpea

On Sep 13, 2005

This is AWESOME. What a great way to get more whole grains in your diet. It's soooo good; smooth, creamy, chewey and colorful. I had 1/2 cup of this for lunch and it kept me satisfied and going strong until dinner 5 1/2 hours later. I used apple juice and dried cranberries and I suggest adding a pinch of salt. The timing was absolutely perfect when cooked uncovered, just don't forget to stir once in awhile.

From: Lysa

On Jul 7, 2006

I wanted a change from oatmeal. I used 1/2 tbsp cinnamon rather than a stick. I used a mix of raisins and dried cranberries. My barley seemed to taker closer to 2 hours to cook. My barley never got very soft and though the flavor deserves 5 stars the texture really bothered me.

From: GertieGirl

On Jun 21, 2006

I wish I could give this a five... I really tried to love it, but unfortunately I feel it had too much of an apple juice flavor. I did recipe as stated, except I used dried cranberries for the raisins. I will try it again, this time using milk for the juice.. or at least half juice and half milk. That said, I will keep this recipe and I'm sure it will become a regular... just a bit changed for my tastes. Thanks!

From: dgpat

On Mar 19, 2008

This ROCKS!!! The first time I did it, I followed the directions to a T!! But, of course, being lazy and having a lot of gadgets (and being a brown rice freak) I decided to use my rice cooker. Came out GOOD!!! Used 1/4 cup barley, 2 cups water, 1 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup organic brown rice, 1-1/4 cup water, cinnamon, and raisins and put on the brown rice cycle. At the end of that, there was still alot of liquid left, so I put it on the speed/white cycle - Came out great!! I like my brown rice a little bit chewier - so next time, I'll probably just swap the cycles around - all the liquids and barley for a quick cycle, and then add the rice and go for the brown rice cycle - But, for a non-breakfast person - and an oatmeal HATER (unless it's in cookies) I LOOK FORWARD to this for breakfast! Thank you for posting this! I have already sent this to alot of friends! Dgpat

From: Mischka

On Jun 5, 2006

Yum. Ok, because I don't like apple juice, I didn't quite make it to recipe as I used skim milk instead of the juices but it was excellent. I used the same liquid quantities and it was perfect. Next time I'm planning on using some juice - just haven't work out which one yet.

From: Nancy Santiago

On Apr 22, 2006

Excellent. I used cranberry peach juice and ground cinnamon as that is what I had on hand, added a pinch of salt and also baked it covered in the oven. I did cut the amound of juice in half as it is quite sweet. It's so easy to just warm a bowl up in the microwave in the morning. I topped it with some milk and frozen cherry berry blend from Trader Joe's.

From: staceymoreman

On Dec 13, 2006

Love it - what a great breakfast.

From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On Feb 24, 2006

This was very good!I used quick-cooking barley, which cooks in about 12 minutes. I topped it with sliced banana and a small sprinkle of sugar.The tang of the lemon juice points up the flavor of the apple juice. I think I will like the leftovers cold, for when I need a snack. Roxygirl

From: CookCrizzle

On Jan 22, 2008

I gave this reipe an "ok", but I must admit I am biased. I am allergic to apples, natures sweetener, so I always look for ways to use something else to make something sweet. Any ideas anyone??