Really great things can happen when there is an abundance of one ingredient on hand. I had cooked up a great big batch of barley and only needed a small amount for a lunch box recipe. Immediately I went into breakfast mode and came up with this super tasty breakfast bake!
Do you ever have barley for breakfast? If not you must! Let’s explore this fun grain together….don’t forget to grab those blackberries too!
If you don’t have fresh blackberries on hand you can use some frozen ones. If you don’t have any blackberries feel free to use raspberries, blueberries or strawberries instead. You can use any fruit really.
Don’t be shy…
I topped each bowl with a little bit of unsweetened coconut milk and a little stevia powder.
Some dried fruit too…
Barley is a fun grain for any time of the day.
I love it’s hearty whole grain flavor and the way it pops in your mouth. It is a nice twist instead of oatmeal. Though we still love up our favorite oatmeal many times a week.
Breakfast bakes and casseroles are great to have handy….pull them out of the fridge for mornings when you want a healthy homemade meal. Heat up individual portions. This is much better for you then most options found outside the some.
Much better for you than packages or pre-sweetened sugary quick oats…
What sort of breakfasts do you like to have on hand for busy days?
What kind of fruit do you think you will try in your barley breakfast bake?
Barley Recipe Links
- 3 Grain Breakfast Bake Naurally Ella
- 3 Grain Breakfast with 3 Fresh Fruit Anja’s Food 4 Thought
- Baked Pearl Barley Porridge Scandi Foodie
- Banana Barley Flour Muffins Arctic Garden Studio
- Blackberry Barley Muffins Omnivorous
- Soy Barley Porridge with Umeboshi Scandi Foodie
Love these colours and this breakfast bake! So many great captures too, Marla! My favourite breakfasts for busy days would be granola and fruit or anything with an egg on it.
Mike, I love granola too ~ homemade so I can choose all the ingredients, Eggs…always eggs!
What great colors! Even if you don’t like barley you would eat everything because of the colors and berries! I have a breakfast mix of rye, barley, oats, and wheat rolled grains and we’ve been eating it with a different berries for I don’t know how long! We love to start our morning with a bowl of warm porridge with berries…
Marina, I am so in love with the vibrant colors of berries too! I love the pop of color when they get heated up.
Gorgeous! I want to reach thru the screen and dive in. So vibrant and tack sharp. My new toy shows up Friday according to UPS, then I can be like you…in my dreams! 🙂
And I love that damask print in the opening pic and the saucers with the green scalloped edges. So pretty!
Averie, you will LOVE your new lens. Can’t wait to hear how it changes your world.
Oh – which lens are you getting? Fun! I love new toys 🙂
Kristin, I have the Canon 1.2 50mm. Averie just ordered one. This thing is the most amazing toy ever!! I saved me many times on the dark days during my cookbook shoot.
What a great breakfast idea – we love all kinds of berries, so my kids would gobble this up!
A great breakfast treat! Healthy and so enjoyable.
Cheers,
Rosa
Stevia has been a favorite sweetener for a long time, although honey is beginning to take its spot. Your breakfast bakes look deliciously sweet with those gorg berries, and I bet my Smudge would be conned into eating it too.
Heidi, I bet Smudge would take a bite. Or two. Glad you were finally able to pop over for a visit. Sorry the server was acting all wonky.
I NEED this for breakfast asap!! I looove this idea!
All your gorgeous berries make me so jealous! I need some fresh berries.
Alex, fresh berries are great. If you can’t find them or if they are too pricey grab some frozen ones. This bake will still taste great with those 🙂
Looks wonderful!
On busy days I like to have Greek yogurt topped with flax seed, PB and fruit. If I have a savory tooth, then some type of easy breakfast sandwich…homemade of course!
I need to remember this one! Definitely would make mornings much easier to have this ready to go.
I love the idea of these grain breakfast bakes but have yet to find one I like. Maybe barley will do the trick instead of the oatmeal. I’m a cherry freak so maybe do coconut milk with cherries.
I do have a question: I can’t do the ‘fake’ sweeteners or the Stevia type. Is there a conversion of how much sugar to use instead of the Stevia? I’ve tried guessing on a few recipes but have failed miserably.
looks so delicious and colorful Marla!
This looks fantastic! And my little guy loves barley!
I happen to love barley as well as grains for breakfast. Love the whole idea of this!
this is one breakfast I would NEVER SkiP!
What a great breakfast idea, Marla! I definitely need to have a little sweetness in the morning and this great combination of barley and fruit looks perfect!
What a great way to use barley!
What a beautiful thing to wake up to! Marla, your posts put me in the best mood 🙂
pretty, pretty, pretty!!!
Barley bake with blackberry..what better a breakfast could be..lovely clicks, Marla!
Thanks so much Sanjeeta!
What a great idea! Every time I look at your beautiful photos I think about walking into your sunny kitchen and smelling all those incredible aromas and seeing all your amazing creations. Of course eating them too would be the best. Did I just invite myself over?! Looks sooooo good!
This looks great! I’m especially loving all the fiber-licious berries! Yum!
I am a big fan of baked whole grains for breakfast too — thanks for the recipe!
Love this healthy breakfast recipe – blackberries are a favorite in our household.
Yum! I love everything about this! I’ve had baked oatmeal, but never even thought about other grains.
How beautiful and healthy! Blackberries are my fav.
Love this Marla! I make something similar with steel cut oats. So yummy.
Winnie, we love steel cut oats too. A nice from texture like the barley!
Gorgeous Marla!! I’ve baked with steel cut many times, but not barley! Looks delicious!
Katie, I hope you get to try the barley bake sometime soon! We love those steel cut oats too!
This is absolutely gorgeous, Marla!
Perfect easy breakfast! I’d do mine like yours, with berries.
What a gorgeous and delicious looking breaky!
Great for an easy do-ahead breakfast.
This looks great, such a healthy way to start off the day! Thanks for sharing!
Love baked breakfast barley paired with blackberries. Yum 🙂
We are vegan, so I was wondering if one could use flax or chia (with water) as an egg substitute?
Thanks!!!
Hi Erin, I have never tried that ~ but you are more than welcome to experiment. Let me know how it turns out 🙂