Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
2h
Yields
6 - 8 servings
This whole-grain porridge is a healthy way to start the day. Dehulled or hulless barley is unprocessed and takes longer to cook than the quicker pearled barley; use either for this recipe (servings of fiber will differ).
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ingredients
¾
cup dehulled whole barley
¾
cup steel-cut oats
½
cup cornmeal (not coarsely ground)
3
Tbsp light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1
tsp pure vanilla extract
1
cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
Topping suggestions: milk, chopped dried fruit, fresh fruit or nuts
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directions
Step 1
Combine 4 ½ cups water, barley, oats, cornmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick and ½ teaspoon salt in a slow cooker and cover and let sit overnight, at least 8 hours.
Step 2
In the morning, set the slow cooker to high and cook until the grains are tender, about 2 hours, stirring once halfway through. Ladle the porridge into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as milk, dried fruit, fresh fruit or nuts.