Warm Barley Cereal With Dried Cherries

Submitted by yogiclarebear

"From www.wholeliving.com, posted for safe keeping"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

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 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1 cup fresh raspberry

directions

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. 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.