06/07/2026
1. Hearty Wheat Berry & Oat Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
* 1 cup cooked wheat berries
* 1 cup cooked steel-cut oats
* ¼ cup oat bran
* 2 cups milk or water
* Honey or brown sugar
* Cinnamon
* Fruit (berries, apples, bananas)
Directions
1. Combine cooked wheat berries, oats, and oat bran.
2. Stir in milk and warm until creamy.
3. Add cinnamon and sweetener.
4. Top with fruit.
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2. Whole Grain Oat Bran Muffins
Ingredients
* 1 cup oat bran
* 1 cup quick oats
* 1 cup flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1 egg
* 1 cup milk
* ⅓ cup brown sugar
* ¼ cup oil
Directions
1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Add wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
3. Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
4. Bake at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.
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3. Wheat Berry Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
* 2 cups cooked wheat berry rice
* 1 small onion, diced
* 1 cup mixed vegetables
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Salt, pepper, garlic
Directions
1. Sauté onion and vegetables.
2. Stir in cooked wheat berry rice.
3. Season and cook until heated through.
Great as a side dish or meatless meal.
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4. Oat & Wheat Berry Bread
Ingredients
* 3 cups flour
* 1 cup quick oats
* 1 cup cooked wheat berries
* 1 packet yeast
* 1½ cups warm water
* 1 tbsp honey
* 1 tsp salt
Directions
1. Activate yeast in warm water with honey.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients.
3. Knead until smooth.
4. Let rise 1 hour.
5. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes.
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5. No-Bake Oat Bran Energy Bites
Ingredients
* 1 cup quick oats
* ½ cup oat bran
* ½ cup peanut butter
* ¼ cup honey
* ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
1. Mix everything together.
2. Roll into balls.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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6. Rustic Wheat Berry Soup
Ingredients
* 1 cup cooked wheat berries
* 1 cup wheat berry rice
* 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
* Carrots, celery, onions
* Salt, pepper, thyme
Directions
1. Sauté vegetables.
2. Add broth and grains.
3. Simmer 20–30 minutes.
4. Season to taste.
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7. Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran Bake
Ingredients
* 2 cups quick oats
* 1 cup oat bran
* 2 diced apples
* 2 eggs
* 2 cups milk
* ¼ cup maple syrup
* 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.
This freezes well and is excellent for serving a crowd.
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8. Manna-Friendly Whole Grain Casserole
A nutritious recipe using all the grains:
* 1 cup cooked steel-cut oats
* 2 cups cooked wheat berry rice
* 1 cup cooked wheat berries
* 1 cup mixed vegetables
* 1 can cream soup or homemade white sauce
* 1 cup shredded cheese
Mix, place in a casserole dish, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
