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Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread
Use up that fresh zucchini in an oh-so-delicious, melt in your mouth cinnamon swirl zucchini bread.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
For Bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup barley flour
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
For Cinnamon Swirl
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup barley flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom only of two 9-inch loaf pans with parchment paper or spray with baking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients for bread, stirring to completely combined.
In a separate, small bowl, combine cinnamon swirl ingredients until fully blended. Set aside.
Pour half the batter evenly into the greased pans. Then add half the cinnamon swirl. Top with remaining batter, and then the remaining cinnamon swirl.
Bake for 60 minutes, until completely cooked. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan, remove from pan and cool completely.
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Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp is packed full of fresh, iconic flavors and topped with an extra boost of nutrition.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Barley Flake Topping
- 1/2 cup barley flour
- 1 cup barley flakes
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
Apple Filling
- 5 cups thinly sliced apples about 4 large apples
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp barley flour
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8x8 pan and set aside.
Add all of the topping ingredients into a medium-sized bowl, except the butter, and stir until combined.
Add in the cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and comes together. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all the apple filling ingredients and stir together so the apples are well coated. Pour mixture into previously prepared pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden around the edges and the apples are tender. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes prior to serving. Top with ice cream and enjoy!
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Shortcake
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
- 1 cup barley flour
- 1 cup all-purpose white flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together barley flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter and combine until mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
Add in milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix until well combined and shape dough into a ball. Cut dough into 6 even pieces.
Place evenly on the baking sheet and place in oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with toppings of your choice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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No-Bake Granola Bars
Packed with nutrients and no-bake make these granola bars a treat for the whole family!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
- 2 cups barley flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup nut butter of your choice
- 1/4 cup honey
Combine barley flakes, nuts, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries in a large bowl and mix until combined.
Add the nut butter and honey and stir until combined.
Take an 8x8 baking pan and line with aluminum foil. Spoon the mixture into the dish and flatten with the back of a spoon. Compact well, the more compact it is, the less likely it will crumble.
Cover and place in the freezer for one hour. Remove from the freezer, take out from the pan, remove the aluminum foil and cut into bars. Serve immediately or wrap individually and store in the fridge.
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Baked Barley Flake
Simple, nutritious, and a treat the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
- 3 cups barley flakes
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in barley flakes
Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until set and golden on top.
Let cool then cut into squares and serve with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
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Berry Barley Flake Crumble Bars
Crust & Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup barley flakes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
Berry Layer
- 2 cups berries frozen or fresh
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Crust & Crumble Topping
Mix together melted butter, flour, oats, and sugars until well combined, Mixture will be dry with some larger, well-formed crumble pieces.
Set 1 heaping cup of mixture aside to be used as crumble topping later.
Pour remaining mixture into prepared pan and pack to create a smooth, flat crust. Set aside.
Berry Layer
In a large bowl add all ingredients and toss to combine.
Evenly distribute berry mixture over crust in pan.
Evenly sprinkle with the heaping cup crumble mixture.
Baking the Bars
Bake for approximately 45-55 minute or until edges and center are set. If using frozen berries, baking time will be closer to 55 minutes. Monitor carefully to determine doneness.
Set on a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting or they will fall apart.
