Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

Breakfast.

Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups nonfat milk, or reduced-fat soymilk
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup cooked wheat berries
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Place oats, raisins, milk (or soymilk) and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Stir in cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let stand for 1 minute.

Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

Stovetop Variation: Bring milk (or soymilk) to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in oats, raisins and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in cooked wheat berries and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

Per serving (3/4 cup): 340 calories; 6 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 59 g carbohydrates; 14 g protein; 7 g fiber; 304 mg sodium; 392 mg potassium.

Source: www.eatingwell.com