Molasses and Spice Wheat Berries - Crock Pot (Slow Cooker)
Molasses and Spice Wheat Berries WITHOUT Topping
Calories 221 (16% from fat)
Fat 4 gram
Saturated Fat 1 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Cholesterol 0 mg.
Sodium 89 mg.
Carb. 42 gram
Fiber 6.7 gram
Sugar 5.6 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 7 gram
Molasses and Spice Wheat Berries WITH Topping
Calories 279 (19% from fat)
Fat 5.8 gram
Saturated Fat 1 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Cholesterol 0.5 mg.
Sodium 105 mg.
Carb. 51 gram
Fiber 7.4 gram
Sugar 12.6 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 9 gram
Ingredients
1 cup wheat berries
1 cinnamon stick
2 Tbsp. orange zest
1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, ground
1/8 tsp. allspice, ground
1/8 tsp. cloves, ground
1/8 tsp. of salt (pinch)
2 Tbsp. lite butter
2 Tbsp. molasses
3.5 cups water
TOPPINGS
1/2 cup fat free milk
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
1/4 cup raisins
Splenda or stevia to taste
Throw these ingredients together in a crock pot (with an automatic shut-off) before you go to bed. Wake up to the delicious smell of spices and a fresh cooked breakfast.
Wheat Berries
1. Put the first 10 ingredients, wheat berries through molasses into a slow-cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
2. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and ginger. Divide between 4 bowls, about 1/2 a cup per serving and add toppings.
Toppings
3. AMOUNT OF TOPPING PER SERVING,
- 2 tablespoons of fat free milk
- 1/2 tablespoon of sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon of raisins
- Splenda or stevia to taste.
Yield: 4 Servings
You can freeze individual servings of the wheat berry mixture and when you're ready, microwave it for approximately 1.5 - 2 minutes. Then add the toppings.
Keep the container open to allow steam to escape.
