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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Breakfast Oats and Porridge

    Barley Flakes and Apple Porridge

    Published: Jan 7, 2015 · Updated: Jun 25, 2020 by Neil 4 Comments

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    A bowl of barley flakes and apple porridge with a spoon in. A halved apple and assortment of nuts and seeds surrounding the bowl at the top. Pin title text overlay at top.
    This barley flakes and apple porridge makes a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Nutty tasting, with just a touch of cinnamon and packed full of fibre and essential vitamins and minerals it'll help to awaken all your senses in the morning! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #barley #barleyflakes #barleyporridge #barleyflakesporridge

    Barley flakes and apple porridge is a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Nutty tasting packed full of fibre and essential vitamins and minerals it'll help to awaken all your senses in the morning!

    A bowl of barley flakes and apple porridge with a spoon in.

    Hello there breakfast loving friends and welcome to today's barley flakes and apple porridge breakfast recipe!

    This is breakfast number 3 in this week’s series of porridge/wholegrain variation breakfasts.

    How did you get on with the porridge with blueberries and almonds or the spiced plum millet porridge?

    A bowl of barley flakes and apple porridge with half and apple and nuts and seeds in the background as decoration.

    I like to vary my breakfast porridges as much as possible, so that's where this barley flakes and apple porridge comes in. It makes a nice change from oatmeal.

    Barley flakes are packed with fibre, contain important vitamins and minerals, are extremely low in fat and, as with all plant products, are cholesterol free. 

    Packed full of protein and excellent for the digestive system, barley flakes are also a low GI food. Ideal for those concerned about their consumption of high GI cereals, to choose as an alternative, should they be advised to do so by a medical practitioner.

    The apple and added sultanas are perfect to compliment and sweeten the barley flakes enough so that you shouldn’t actually need to add any sweetener.

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    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug

    This is the measuring jug I use for all my recipes.

    Great value for money it's high quality and easy to use.

    A perfect measuring jug, easy to clean and suitable for oven and microwave use too!

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    • Quinoa bircher muesli with apple and banana is a delicious and healthy breakfast that’s made the night before making your morning stress free and easy.
    • Semolina breakfast porridge is a delicious, sweet and nutritious alternative to traditional porridge oats. Made with sliced banana, sultanas and chopped nuts it’s a healthy and filling start to the day too!

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    Barley Flakes and Apple Porridge Recipe

    Barley flakes and apple porridge is a heart healthy delicious alternative to oatmeal porridge.

    Make it your own by adding or trying different fruits nuts and seeds!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This barley flakes and apple porridge makes a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Nutty tasting, with just a touch of cinnamon and packed full of fibre and essential vitamins and minerals it'll help to awaken all your senses in the morning!
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    Barley Flakes and Apple Porridge Recipe

    A delicious alternative barley flakes and apple porridge. Nutty tasting with a lovely touch of cinnamon to awaken all your senses in the morning.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 567kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug

    Ingredients

    • 35 g barley flakes
    • 1 tablespoon . chia seeds optional
    • 150 ml skimmed milk/other milk of choice or water
    • 30 g sultanas
    • 10 g pumpkin seeds
    • 1 small cored and diced apple
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon flax seeds optional
    • 1 teaspoon runny honey optional
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Stove:-

    • Place the barley flakes into a small saucepan with the chia seeds and add the milk.
    • Bring to the boil and then simmer, stirring continuously until the barley flakes are soft and a desired consistency is achieved.

    Microwave:-

    • Place the barley flakes into a microwaveable dish with the chia seeds and add the milk.
    • Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, stir and then microwave for one more minute. (Microwave times may vary so watch the porridge does not boil over).

    To Serve:-

    • Remove the cooked porridge to a serving bowl.
    • Stir in the sultanas and pumpkin seeds and top with the diced apple, cinnamon and flax seeds.
    • Drizzle the runny honey over.

    Notes

    The barley flakes and chia seeds can be soaked overnight in the milk.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 92.8g | Protein: 17.1g | Fat: 18.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 15.5mg | Sodium: 82.6mg | Fiber: 18.1g | Sugar: 47.5g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 4.3mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Barley Flakes and Apple Porridge
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 567 Calories from Fat 165
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18.3g28%
    Saturated Fat 4.7g29%
    Cholesterol 15.5mg5%
    Sodium 82.6mg4%
    Carbohydrates 92.8g31%
    Fiber 18.1g75%
    Sugar 47.5g53%
    Protein 17.1g34%
    Vitamin A 350IU7%
    Vitamin C 11.6mg14%
    Calcium 310mg31%
    Iron 4.3mg24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    This barley flakes and apple porridge makes a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Nutty tasting, with just a touch of cinnamon and packed full of fibre and essential vitamins and minerals it'll help to awaken all your senses in the morning! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #barley #barleyflakes #barleyporridge #barleyflakesporridge

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    1. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

      January 07, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      Oooh - am a huge fan of "porridge" too - love the variety of flavors and textures in this Neil!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 07, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks Shashi, I really could just live on the stuff, if we could only get all our vitamins and minerals from that one source! 😀

        Reply
    2. Jacqueline Meldrum

      January 09, 2015 at 10:50 am

      That looks great Neil. Roll on berry season I say! And hello to another Scottish blogger!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 09, 2015 at 1:05 pm

        Hello Jacqueline. 🙂

        Thank you very much for your kind comment and hello back (again 😉 ) to a fellow Scottish blogger too! I love your site!

        Ah yes, the berry season. I'm originally from Dundee, so I spent many seasons at "the berries" filling buckets with strawberries and raspberries for about 30p a bucket, ah they were the days? 😆

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