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Orzo (Coffee Substitute Barley Drink) and Toast and Orzo (for Children and Babies)

An Italian barley beverage which is a coffee substitute which tastes really good!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

The Orzo:
  • 2 tsp orzo barley powder
  • 8 oz milk or water
  • ½ tsp sugar (optional)
Serve with:
  • toast (optional)

Instructions

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  1. With the "solubile" type of Orzo, there's no need to premix and add to the milk or water, you can just add it directly to the cup full of liquid (like instant coffee), but if you don't have "solubile", you'll want to make it the way I show below.
  2. Heat the desired amount of milk in a small pot.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the orzo powder with the milk (or water) with just enough liquid to form a runny mixture.
  4. When the milk is hot, add the orzo mixture and stir well.
  5. Continue to stir over medium high heat until mixed well. Add sugar to taste, if desired. I like a little bit of sugar in mine.
  6. Serve hot in a cup or mug, or if making breakfast for a child, break up pieces of toasted bread into a bowl and pour the orzo over it.

Notes

  • Nutrition info is for 8 oz whole milk, 1/2 tsp of sugar and no toast.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 367IU (7%) Calcium 279mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 367IU 7%
Calcium 279mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.