Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal 4.6 (7) 7 Reviews This warming whole-grain hot cereal recipe pairs cooked wheat berries with rolled oats, fruit and nuts for a filling fiber-rich breakfast. Using a microwave makes preparation speedy, especially if you've thawed frozen cooked wheat berries overnight in the refrigerator. By Cheryl Sternman Rule Updated on September 20, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging High-Fiber Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Cooked Wheat Berries (makes 4 1/2 cups) 2 cups hard red winter-wheat berries (see Tip) 7 cups cold water 1 teaspoon salt Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal 1 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup raisins 2 cups nonfat milk or reduced-fat soymilk ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups Cooked Wheat Berries 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip) Directions To prepare the wheat berries: Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and salt Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse. (Makes about 4 1/2 cups.) To prepare the hot cereal: Place oats, raisins, milk (or soymilk) and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl. (No microwave? See Stovetop Variation.) Stir to combine. Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/4 cups 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. (Refrigerate or freeze leftover wheat berries.) Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the cooked wheat berries (Step 1) for up to 2 days or freeze airtight for up to 1 month. Look for wheat berries in natural-foods markets in bulk or other near whole grains. Contrary to popular belief, they do not require an overnight soak before cooking. Simply boiling them for 1 hour soften the kernels and produces their characteristically chewy texture. Toast slivered almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2007 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 453 Calories 8g Fat 80g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 453 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 80g 29% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 27g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 19g 38% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Vitamin A 27IU 1% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 390mg 17% Calcium 283mg 22% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 52mg 12% Potassium 511mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved