I am not vegan -- I heart (responsibly sourced) meat -- but if I'm feeling under the weather, I find that eating vegan for about a week makes me feel great. I'm lost without a hearty breakfast, and I often crave cereal -- but most commercial brands pack too much sugar. I feel energized for about an hour, but I'm hungry soon after. I developed this recipe after noticing barley as a main ingredient in a lot of my favorite cereals. Toasting the barley, nuts and spices really helps bring out the flavors. If you have a sweet tooth, drizzle the finished barley with honey.

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