Overnight-Soaked Red Fife Wheat Berries Breakfast Bowl

Old-world grain. Honest nutrition. Red Fife wheat berries are the whole, intact wheat kernel (bran + germ + endosperm), which is why they cook up chewy, nutty, and hearty—perfect for a farm-strong breakfast. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to eat wheat berries without a big morning cook, this overnight soak method is the simple move: soak while you sleep, warm it up (or eat it chilled), and top it however you like.

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Why Red Fife for breakfast?

Red Fife is a heritage, non-hybrid wheat with a rich, wheaty flavor that holds up in breakfast bowls. Because wheat berries are a whole grain, they’re a satisfying base you can take sweet or savory.

The method: soak overnight (then finish in minutes)

Soaking overnight softens the berries and helps them cook faster the next day.

What you’ll need (1–2 servings)

• 1/2 cup Red Fife wheat berries

• 1 1/2 cups water (plus more if needed)

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Optional toppings (Farmer Bob favorites):
butter + cinnamon + honey, Greek yogurt + berries, chopped apples + walnuts, peanut butter + banana, or eggs + avocado + hot sauce.

Overnight soak

1. Rinse 1/2 cup wheat berries.

2. Add to a bowl/jar with 1 1/2 cups water (and salt if using).

3. Cover and refrigerate 8–12 hours.

Morning finish (choose your lane)

Quick warm bowl (recommended):

1. Drain and rinse soaked berries.

2. Add to a small pot with 1 cup fresh water.

3. Simmer 15–25 minutes (until pleasantly chewy). Add water if needed.

4. Drain any extra water, then top and serve.

No-cook “cold soak” bowl (works if you like extra chew):

• Drain well, then eat like muesli with yogurt/milk + fruit + sweetener. (Expect a firmer bite.)

Meal prep tip: Cook a bigger batch and refrigerate 4–5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk/water.

Sweet topping ideas

• Cinnamon-Honey Farm Bowl: butter, cinnamon, honey, pinch of salt

• Berry & Yogurt: Greek yogurt, frozen berries, maple syrup

• Apple Pie Crunch: diced apple, walnuts, cinnamon, drizzle of honey

Savory topping ideas

• Breakfast “grain bowl”: fried egg, avocado, salsa, lime

• Herby butter: butter, garlic, parsley, black pepper

• Cheddar & scallion: shredded cheddar, green onion, cracked pepper

FAQ (for shoppers who want the straight answer)

Are wheat berries gluten free?
No—wheat berries are wheat, so they contain gluten. 

Do I have to soak them?
No, but soaking helps them cook faster and makes breakfast easier.

Are wheat berries the same as farro?
Not exactly—farro is also a form of wheat, but wheat berries are the whole kernel and are often labeled by wheat type (like Red Fife).