A simple whole grain breakfast cereal from hard red winter wheat berries. I usually make enough to last a week refrigerated, and serve it with homemade yogurt, fresh fruit and sometimes a light drizzle of maple syrup. High in protein, easy to make, and incredibly convenient.
The four common ingredients: Red hard winter wheat berries, almonds, raisins and cinnamon.
This is a basic recipe of four ingredients: hard red winter wheat berries, raw unpasteurized almonds, loads of cinnamon, and raisins. There are many possible variations with additions and substitutions, so just use what’s available and works best for you (currants, cranberries, different nuts and spices).
Wheat berries going in for an overnight soak. Your almonds should be soaked separately overnight as well.
Almonds soaked overnight, rinsed off with cool water, drained, and set aside.
After you've soaked your wheat berries overnight, drain off the old water and put in a large pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Once your water is boiling you can reduce the heat to med-low and simmer for 30-45 minutes. The end result should be a nice chewy firmness (not mushy or soft).
Monitor your wheat berries until you get a nice chewy consistency, don't let them boil away to mush.
Drain off the cooking water and give it a rinse in cold water. Drain again, place in a large mixing bowl, and add the remaining ingredients.
Toss, taste, and refrigerate. I'll usually test it out the next day and throw in some more cinnamon if needed. Enjoy with yogurt, fresh fruit, a light drizzle of maple syrup, or on it's own. Happy eats!
Simple goodness. Pictured here served with homemade yogurt, fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Winter Wheat Berry Breakfast Cereal Recipe:
6 cups hard red winter wheat berries (pre-soaked overnight)
3 cups almonds (pre-soaked overnight), more or less, according to taste
3 cups raisins, more or less, according to taste
1/8 - 1/4 cup cinnamon, more or less, according to taste
Bring your pre-soaked wheat berries to a boil in a pot of fresh water. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes until the wheat berries are nice & chewy to your liking (but not mushy). Drain off the cooking water (rinse again if you like), and toss with the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate and serve with fresh fruit, yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. Adjust your flavors as needed.