Farro is often served as a side dish but it’s a great choice for breakfast, too.

In this overnight cereal recipe, nutty whole-grain farro is joined by fresh, sweet blueberries and maple syrup.

Unsalted, toasted almonds add a welcome crunch!

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Soak in the refrigerator overnight.

Drain off excess water.

In a small saucepan, combine milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon.

Stir in farro; reduce heat.

Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until farro is tender.

Stir in blueberries, 2 tablespoons of the almonds, the maple syrup and lemon peel.

Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until blueberries are warmed.

Spoon cereal into serving dishes.

Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds.

Tips

Tip: To toast nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper.

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