Buckwheat Groats Breakfast Bowl (Printable)

Tender buckwheat groats topped with nuts, fresh fruit, and optional sweeteners for a nourishing morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Buckwheat Base

01 - 1 cup raw hulled buckwheat groats
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

04 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
05 - 1 cup fresh fruit (berries, banana slices, apple, or pear), diced
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk

# Directions:

01 - Rinse buckwheat groats thoroughly under cold running water until water runs clear.
02 - In medium saucepan, combine rinsed buckwheat groats, water, and salt. Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until groats are tender and water is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with fork to separate grains.
05 - Divide cooked buckwheat evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with mixed nuts and fresh fruit. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired and sprinkle with cinnamon.
07 - Serve warm, pour milk or plant-based milk over top if preferred.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Buckwheat cooks faster than most whole grains but keeps you full for hours thanks to its protein and fiber
  • The nutty base plays beautifully with whatever fruits and nuts you have languishing in your pantry
02 -
  • Dont confuse raw buckwheat groats with roasted kasha, which has an entirely different, more intense flavor and shorter cooking time.
  • Overcooking turns buckwheat into a mushy porridge, so check at the 10-minute mark and err on the side of slightly underdone.
03 -
  • Toast the raw groats in a dry pan for 3 minutes before cooking to deepen their natural nutty flavor
  • Add your sweetener and spices during the last minute of cooking so they infuse the entire pot
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