Receta My Favorite New Breakfast

by Fiona Young-Brown

We know oatmeal is healthy but let's face it - sometimes it's just plain boring. Luckily, I've recently discovered a recipe, courtesy of Delish, that is warming, quick, healthy, full of antioxidants, and tastes great.

Here's what you need for one person:

• 2 tbs quick-cooking barley (Boy, did I have a hard time finding this in the US)
• 2 tbs bulgur
• 2 tbs old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tbs raisins
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 tbs chopped walnuts or pecans
• Low-fat milk (optional)

In microwave-safe bowl, combine barley, bulgur, oats, and water. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and cinnamon; microwave 3 minutes longer. Stir, then top with walnuts. Serve with milk if you like.

The flavor is wonderfully nutty and you can play around with it. No raisins? Add a different fruit. A dash of maple syrup perhaps.

Whatever you do to it, I've found my new favorite winter breakfast.