Farro, Almond, and Bluberry Hot Breakfast Cereal
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Diabetic Living magazine
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole grain farro
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- Dash ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup unsalted whole almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine farro and enough water to cover. Soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain off excess water.
- In a small saucepan combine milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Stir in farro; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until farro is tender.
- Add blueberries, 2 Tbsp. of the almonds, the maple syrup, and lemon peel. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until blueberries are warmed. Spoon cereal into serving dishes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds.