Slow Cooker Overnight Barley Porridge with Pears

Name: Slow Cooker Overnight Barley Porridge with Pears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 35 min
Ingredients: 200 g Pearl barley; 500 ml Water; 400 ml Plant-based milk; 1 Pear, sliced; 1 tsp Cinnamon; Salt, a pinch; Honey

455 minVegetarianSteady energyGut healthFollicular phaseSlow cookerHigh fiber

Servings:

Ingredients

—Pearl barley — 200 g
—Water — 500 ml
—Plant-based milk — 400 ml
—Pear, sliced — 1
—Ground cinnamon — 1 tsp
—Salt, a pinch
—Honey

Allergens

Contains gluten

Method

01Rinse the barley under cold water.
02Add to the slow cooker with the water, milk and a pinch of salt.
03Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours (convenient to leave overnight).
04Stir in the morning — the porridge will turn creamy.
05Add the pear, cinnamon and honey before serving.

Why this works

Barley contains beta-glucan, a soluble fibre officially recognized (EFSA, FDA) for supporting normal cholesterol levels and a gentler blood sugar response after eating. Pears add pectin, which gut bacteria ferment into short-chain fatty acids beneficial for gut health.

Sources

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to barley beta-glucans and lowering of blood cholesterol — EFSA Journal, 2011;9(12):2470 The Dietary Fiber Pectin: Health Benefits and Potential for the Treatment of Allergies by Modulation of Gut Microbiota — Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, 2021

Nutrition (per serving)

300

kcal

protein

fat

54g

carbs

12g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.