Barley is a whole grain like wheat, oats and quinoa. Barley has some impressive health benefits. A very high fiber content, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, heart health and diabetes protection are just some of the barley nutrition benefits that make it one of the best whole grain choices. Read more nutrition informed at:
Pearl barley can be found in many groceries, I bought the Nature's Pride brand.
It takes much longer than oats to cook; 45 mins, but I prefer the plump meatiness it offers. After cooking, it doubles in yield. 1/2 cup will yield you 1 cup cooked, which is one portion for me.
After cooking the barley, I poured some warm chocolate milk, made with Chief Brand cocoa powder over it. Garnished with dates, banana slices and homemade granola! Not only healthy but yummy too and naturally sweetened. My husband tasted it and said it was too sweet, but there is no sugar I said!