Walnut Breakfast Cereal

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup spelt, flakes
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup triticale, flakes
• 1 cup wheat berries
• 2 cups california walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1 cup dried dates, chopped

1. Combine oats, spelt flakes, barley flakes, triticale flakes, wheat berries and California walnuts on a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. Bake in the centre of a 325F (160C) oven, stirring often, until grains and California walnuts are fragrant and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. In large airtight container, combine cooled grains with California walnuts, apricots and dates.
5. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
6. Makes about 8 cups (2 L).
7. Serving suggestion:.
8. Place 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cereal mixture into a bowl.
9. Cover completely with milk and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to one day (make the night before) and it will be perfect in the morning.
10. Options:.
11. Warm in microwave if desired or serve cold.
12. Add shredded apple, fresh berries or sliced banana.
13. Drizzle with a little maple syrup or honey and stir to combine.
14. Tip: All the grains can be found at bulk and health food stores.
15. Bobs Red Mill also makes a 5-grain dry cereal, which makes a fine substitute.

oats, spelt, barley, berries, california walnuts, apricot, dates

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/walnut-breakfast-cereal-388763 (may not work)