Try a bowl of this einkorn breakfast porridge for a hearty and filling way to start the morning. Freshly milled einkorn berries are simmered with milk and sweetened with a touch of honey to make an einkorn ‘cream of wheat’.
In our house, we love oatmeal, but there comes a time when everyone is ready for a change. This recipe is the perfect alternative.
During the winter months, we all bundle up and head outside for our morning chores. The goats get milked and fed, the chicken tractor gets moved, and then we all hurry back inside to fill our bellies with this warm and delicious breakfast.
It is so simple to make and literally only takes a few ingredients. I love to get extra fancy and make my own berry syrup (recipe and directions are below) to drizzle on top with some raw cream.
Seriously good, very satisfying, and quite filling.
You may know we are serious sourdough fanatics around here, but when there is a recipe I want to make that can’t be fermented, then I will use einkorn flour. This is because einkorn is much easier to digest than traditional wheat.
So, I tried to make a traditional cream of wheat recipe with my all-time favorite grain, einkorn, and it turned out absolutely delicious.
It’s one of those yummy, not so fancy, humble foods.
Tips For Making Einkorn Cream Of Wheat
- You can use whatever milk you have on hand: dairy or plant-based. Or you can just use water. I use goat milk, since we milk our goats every morning.
- To prevent this recipe from sticking to the pan, you have to stir constantly as soon as you add the einkorn flour.
- This recipe is a great ‘jumping off point‘ and you can fancy it up however you please. See below for variation ideas.
- Sweeten it naturally with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
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Is einkorn wheat better for you?
Yes. Not only is it easier to digest due to a different type of gluten, but it has a better nutrient profile compared to modern wheat. It is high in carotenoids, contains more protein, and has less phytic acid (the anti-nutrient that blocks mineral absorption) compared to regular wheat.
Is einkorn the same as wheat berries?
There are many types of wheat berries, and einkorn is one type. It grows with an outer protective husk that needs to be removed, unlike modern wheat, but still contains the bran, germ, and endosperm. (Source)
Tools you will need:
Large pot or Dutch Oven
Measuring cups
Whisk
How To Make Einkorn Cream Of Wheat Breakfast Porridge
Grind einkorn berries on the coarse setting on your grain mill. If you don’t have a grain mill, you could just use einkorn flour. I do like to grind it myself on the coarse setting, to give the hot cereal more texture.
To a pot, add milk of choice or water (I use raw goat milk from our farm) and cream.
Whisk in coarsely milled einkorn flour.
Place the pot over medium heat and whisk together constantly. This is something that will stick to the pan if you stop stirring.
Whisk until it has a nice, thick consistency.
Add a dash of salt and honey to taste. I love to add a berry syrup in place of honey.
Place cream of wheat in a bowl and add your favorite toppings. Personally, I love to serve this with berry syrup and heavy whipping cream.
How To Make Berry Syrup
To a stainless saucepan, add frozen mixed berries and a splash of water.
Heat over medium heat with a lid and allow to simmer until the berries are soft.
Once the berries are soft, add honey and allow it to simmer until it thickens.
Blend using an immersion blender.
Variations:
This recipe is a great base. Here are a few more ideas to switch things up:
- For more protein, crack an egg or two into the porridge while cooking and whisk fervently to prevent the egg from curdling.
- Top with nuts, seeds, or coconut.
- Add fresh or dried fruit.
- You could also make a banana bread version with overripe bananas and cinnamon.
- Try a savory porridge with crispy bacon and spinach, topped with a fried egg and sliced avocado.
Find More Delicious Breakfast Ideas:
- Sourdough Breakfast Strata
- Berry Kefir Breakfast Smoothie
- Breakfast Pizza Recipe With Sourdough Crust
- Sourdough Coffee Cake
- Sourdough Pancakes Recipe
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Einkorn Cream of Wheat Breakfast Porridge
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground einkorn flour
- 3 cups filtered water or milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
- 1/2 cup cream
Instructions
- Over high heat, bring flour, water, and salt to a boil. Whisk constantly.
- Turn down the heat and continue to cook and stir until it thickens. Add in sweetener, butter, and cream. Drizzle with berry syrup and cream- optional but delicious!
Notes
- You could also just use pre-ground einkorn flour, but if you are milling it yourself, use the coarsest setting.
- If you are using conventional wheat, you will need 4 cups of milk or water, rather than 3.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thoughts on Mockmill attachment for kitchen aid?
I have not personally tried it. It does have good reviews though.
I used our Mockmill attachment for Kitchen Aid mixer for this recipe. My sons ground a cup of berries on fine in about a minute (yield was roughly 1.5 cups of dry milled cereal.) I love the Mockmill attachment as I haven’t been able to splurge on a mill yet.
I have a mockmill. What setting would you recommend grinding on (assume I have my stones just touching at level one. I believe it goes to level 30!
I do not recommend using regular einkorn flour with this one. It just made sludge. I tried adding flax and ground almonds to add texture, but it was still just….not the right texture.
Thanks for this feedback Crystal. I was excited about the recipe but wondered if using the flour might just make a gluey paste since it’s such a fine texture. I’ll have to wait til I can get einkorn berries.
Just to make sure I understand; I can use my regular Einkorn flour I ordered from Jovial to make this? I grew up eating cream of wheat but want to eat wheat that hasn’t been hybridized. Thanks!
Such a beautiful recipe! But as a bonus, you can (and should!) totally ferment Eikorn to make it more digestible and bioavailable. Simply soak the ground Einkorn in the milk + a few tablespoons of yogurt, kefir, buttermilk or natural liquid whey and leave overnight or (even better) 12h. Then cook it on the stove or (even better) in the slow cooker over a couple of hours in low setting (you could put it on as you wake up before you go out to tend to the animals). This is how it was done ancestrally! 🙂
True! Einkorn does, however, have 50% less phytic acid than conventional wheat. It would be the only wheat I would skip a ferment on in a pinch.
You mention that the einkorn grows with an outer protective husk that needs to be removed. When you buy the berries has this been done or would you need to remove the husk before you grind? Sounds so delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
The husk is removed so you do not have to do it yourself. In the paragraph where Lisa talks about the husk on the wheat berry she provides a source link that will lead you to Jovial Foods website that gives a fuller explanation about the einkorn wheat berry. The comments section also provided some information as Jovial responded to every question.
I use my vitamix blender to grind up wheat berries. It works wonderfully! So glad you told your followers about a wonderful, satisfying breakfast – cream of wheat, my favorite.
I didn’t know you could do this!
Where can I buy this flour
I tried this and it really was great Thank you so much for all your inspiration.
This makes me so happy. My kids love Cream of Wheat but I hate the extras that are in it. I just ordered Einkorn berries to grind. When I lived in Africa the made a portage out of cornmeal that is pretty much the same as Cream of Wheat. They made extra large batches & let it sit out for 2 or so days after eating from the main pot. By day 2 it had fermented & turned a light purple in color. It was so good! So maybe you can ferment Einkorn porridge?