Do you puruse health food aisles and notice various whole grains that you don’t have a clue how to prepare? Do you look at the directions (cook in simmering water for 1 hour) and think, I will never do that!

Would you be willing to try some new whole grains if you had a fast and easy whole grain recipe? Are you also looking to get away from boxed, packaged, processed breakfast foods (if you aren’t, you should)?

Would you make a whole grain recipe for breakfast if it was:

• fast and easy
• could be thrown together quickly in the morning (much like commercial breakfast cereals)
• tastes good

Fast and easy whole grain

Here is a recipe that incorporates a mixture of 2 whole grains.  If you prefer to just use one, go ahead. If you want to use different grains, go ahead. If you want to really shoot for the moon and do a crazy mixture of many whole grains, fine with me but I can’t vouch for the success/taste of your recipe!

Fast and easy whole grain bulgur and barley recipe

The result is a pleasantly chewy texture that slows down your eating pace and allows you to feel fuller on less food.

1/2 cup bulgur, dry

1/2 cup pearled barley, dry

2 cups water

If you can remember to brush your teeth at night you can remember this: Combine these 3 ingredients in a bowl before you go to bed. In the morning, drain in mesh strainer. Remove 1/4 of the soaked grains for 1 serving. Add fruit, milk, nuts, spices, etc. Serve. Makes about 4 1 cup servings

This fast and easy whole grain bulgur and barley recipe delivers big nutrition especially as the leftovers sit in the fridge for the next day. Unlike, processed cereals, the grains are “alive” and may sprout after a few days improving the nutrient absorption. Not a bad deal for a few dimes worth of wholesome cereal, eh?

Nutrition for 1/4 of recipe (a little less than a cup after soaking)

Calories 148

Protein 5 g

Carbs 33 g

Fat 0.5 g

Fiber 7 g (do any of your processed cereals compare to these stats??)

Magnesium 49 mg (12% of Daily Value)

Selenium 10 mcg (14% of Daily Value)