Buckwheat Groats Breakfast (Print version)

Tender buckwheat groats with nuts and fruit create a wholesome, gluten-free morning option 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 for serving

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally gluten-free and comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for mornings when you need to leave but still want real food.
  • The texture stays interesting because the buckwheat gets creamy while the nuts stay crunchy, and you control exactly how much sweetness you add.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the groats, because raw buckwheat has a bitter coating that washes away and makes the finished dish taste clean instead of slightly off.
  • If you use roasted buckwheat (kasha) instead of raw groats, reduce the water to 1.5 cups since roasted kernels absorb less liquid and cook a bit faster.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for a minute before chopping if you want them to taste even more flavorful and crunchy against the warm groats.
  • Dice your fruit just before serving so it stays fresh and releases its juices onto the groats instead of sitting in the bowl getting soggy.
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