Creamy Wheat Berry Porridge Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Creamy Wheat Berry Porridge

A spin-off of the traditional Ukrainian dish - Kutya - usually served during Christmas Eve supper. It is chewy, creamy and nutty and will keep you feeling full for many hours.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

480 mins

Meal Type:

Snack
Breakfast

Rating:

Ingredients

4 packets sweetener
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tbsps poppy seeds
1 cup wheat berries

Directions

Pick through the wheat berries to remove sticks and debris, rinse in cold water and place in a slow cooker, cover with 6 cups of water and set on slow for 6-8 hours.
While the berries are on their last hour or so, cover the poppy seeds in about 1/2 cup of boiling water and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain poppy seeds and place in a blender with the sour cream. Pulse on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until you can see that all the seeds are broken down in to small particles.
While the poppy seeds are soaking, chop walnuts and toast on a piece of foil in the oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 10 minutes. Let nuts cool while you are prepping the rest of the dish.
Drain wheat berries, combine with poppy seed and sour cream mixture, add the Splenda, mix well until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts, serve warm.
Note: one serving is about 1 cup of wheat berry mixture with approximately 1 tablespoon of chopped toasted nuts (pictured in the photo). You can substitute 4 tablespoons of honey or sugar for Splenda, but add that in to your calories.
Note: wheat Berries can be found in the health food or bulk section of most supermarkets. If your store doesn't carry them check nearest Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 283

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 10.96g

% Daily Value 14%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.853g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 5.378g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.008g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 11mg

% Daily Value 4%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 24mg

% Daily Value 1%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 41.7g

% Daily Value 15%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 6.8g
  
  % Daily Value 24%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.06g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 8.45g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 3mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 1%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 10mg

% Daily Value 1%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 16mg

% Daily Value 89%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 337mg

% Daily Value 7%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 283 KCal
Fat 10.96 g
Carbs 41.7 g
Protein 8.45 g

There are 283 calories in 1 serving of Creamy Wheat Berry Porridge.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.