Barley Water: Bring water and barley to a boil in a large pot. Lower heat and cover. Simmer very gently for about two hours. Strain barley into a container and set liquid aside. Expect to have about 2 ¼ cups of barley and 5 cups of barley water. Cool slightly, then add lemon juice and sweetener, to taste. Serve chilled or as hot drink. Makes 5 servings. Variations: Add fruit juices such as orange or cranberry to barley water.

Barley Pudding: Add milk to pudding mix and cook in a saucepan according to package directions. When done, stir in cooked barley. Drain juice from can and add orange segments to barley pudding. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 5 servings. Variations: Substitute your choice of fresh fruits in lieu of the orange segments in the pudding, and try other pudding flavours such as banana or butterscotch.

Per serving of Barley Water & Pudding

Canadian Diabetes Association Food Choice Value
1/5 of recipe =
1 +1 +1 2% +2 1/2
The CDA Food Choice Values have been used with the permission of the Canadian Diabetes Association.