Buckwheat Groats Breakfast (Printer-Friendly)

Tender buckwheat groats with nuts and fresh fruit make a satisfying, wholesome breakfast ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buckwheat Base

01 - 1 cup buckwheat groats (raw, hulled)
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 (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
08 - 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse the buckwheat groats thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine buckwheat groats, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the groats are tender and the water is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
05 - Divide the 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, with milk or plant-based milk poured over if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Buckwheat groats cook faster than most whole grains and develop this incredible creamy texture while still holding their shape perfectly
  • The topping combinations are endless and its naturally glutenfree without trying too hard
02 -
  • Overcooked buckwheat becomes mushy fast so check at 10 minutes and trust your instincts
  • The standing time is not optional it makes all the difference between gummy and perfectly tender
03 -
  • Rinse until the water runs completely clear or you'll taste the difference
  • Let the groats steam covered off the heat for the full 5 minutes every time
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