Creamy Wheat Berry Pudding (Romanian Coliva)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance

Soak wheat berries in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked wheat berries.

Combine wheat berries and milk in a large pot over medium heat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.

Stir in chopped dates, dried apricots, and salt.

In a separate bowl, prepare the walnuts by mixing with cinnamon, raw honey, and salt, then roast them.

Add the roasted walnuts to the wheat berry mixture.

Stir in pomegranate seeds before serving.

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