Warm Barley Cereal With Dried Cherries

Ingredients

• 1 quart unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking barley
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed meal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1 cup fresh raspberry

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, stir together 3 1/2 cups almond milk, barley, flax meal, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in dried cherries and cinnamon and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cereal is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes more.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and add sugar to taste. Divide among bowls and drizzle remaining 1/2 cup almond milk over top. Serve topped with raspberries and, if desired, additional sugar.