Buckwheat Groats Breakfast (Printer-friendly)

Naturally gluten-free morning bowl with tender buckwheat, crunchy nuts, and fresh fruit for a satisfying start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buckwheat Base

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

→ Toppings

04 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
05 - 1 cup fresh fruit, diced (berries, banana slices, apple, or pear)
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

# Directions:

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 with a lid, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the groats are tender and water is completely absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the groats gently with a fork.
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 top if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It fills you up until lunch without making you feel weighed down, which honestly changed my mornings.
  • Naturally gluten-free without tasting like a compromise, and ready in under 20 minutes.
  • You get to customize it completely—swap fruits, nuts, and sweeteners based on what's in your kitchen or your mood that day.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step; I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into a sticky, clumpy mess that no amount of fork-fluffing could save.
  • The buckwheat needs to be truly tender, not crunchy—if it's still hard after 12 minutes, cover it and let it simmer another minute or two rather than adding more water, which dilutes the nuttiness.
03 -
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the groats occasionally while they simmer, and you'll catch any spots that want to stick before they burn and turn bitter.
  • If you add milk at the end, warm it slightly first so it doesn't shock the warm buckwheat and cool everything down suddenly.
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