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Slow Cooker Breakfast Barley with Orange Juice & Fruit

A simple, hearty, wholesome way to begin the day, this slow cooker breakfast barley is nourishing and delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot breakfast barley, warm barley cereal
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-2/3 cups water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2/3 cup pearl barley
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dried apricot halves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  • Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 2-Quart
  • Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the orange juice, water, barley, cranberries, apricots, dates, apple, allspice and nuts in your slow cooker. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the barley is tender and has absorbed the liquid. (It may appear a little thin, but will thicken up considerably as it cools a bit.)
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Not a fan of apricots? Skip them or use another favorite dried fruit instead.
Out of orange juice, substitute apple juice.
I'm looking forward to playing with different combinations.
Serving size: 1/2 cup
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 5.6g