Raw Buckwheat Porridge with Banana and Coconut
I’ve been working for the last week doing loads of photography on site, which is new for me as i normally work from home doing food photography, creating recipes and working on our ebooks. I generally have plenty of time to make a nourishing breakfast, like creamy porridge that bubbles away on the stove and i get to enjoy it in peace before i get to work at my desk. But this week the mornings were early, icy cold and i struggled to get out of my cosy king size bed and off to work, with enough time to cook a creamy porridge! Plus before i have breakie i like to have some warm water with apple cider to wake up my digestion about 30 mins before i eat too. So in light of my new schedule, i decided to prepare a porridge alternative the night before that i could take with me in a trusty glass jar and eat when i got to work … and it was delicious!
My blender is always my friend when it comes to quick breakfasts and this Raw Buckwheat porridge fits into the quick fix, blender category. With a simple over night soak of the buckwheat kernels you’re on your way to a quick and healthy breakfast to take on the go with you. I’ll let you in on a little secret that might help on those mornings when you wake up and go, “s%*$, i forgot to soak my buckwheat!”. Well if you buy activated buckwheat that has already been soaked and activated, you can get away with not soaking them, so look for activated buckwheat to save you even more time! BUT i still recommend soaking the activated buckwheat in the almond milk you are going to blend it with as this will soften the seeds to get a more creamy “porridge”. Remember that nuts and seeds contain phytic acid that can interfere with mineral absorption and soaking will allow you to digest nuts, seeds and grains better.
Buckwheat is one of my favourite gluten free alternatives, it’s actually a seed, i use it for my granola or as a topping for my smoothies. You can use buckwheat in place of rice as risotto or even in tabbouleh and it’s super alkaline too! This breakfast, which could also masquerade as a light dessert, is gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free, plus it’s high in omega-3’s and protein from the hemp seeds and chia seeds.
I don’t like stressing about food, it’s something that’s really important to me and my friends will think that i’m crazy like that but where ever i’m going i like to make sure i have access to good, healthy food. Whether i’m making it myself or eating out i always think about it before hand so i don’t end up having to eat processed or fast food (not that i ever would!). So this Raw Buckwheat Porridge is great for those wanting a quick, no fuss, healthy and easy to prepare breakie on the go.
What you need:
- 3/4 cup activated buckwheat or buckwheat kernels
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk/cream
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon coconut nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 a banana
What to do:
If you have activated buckwheat simply soak it overnight with the almond milk, however if you are using buckwheat kernels that have not been activated you will need to soak them in water overnight with a squeeze of lemon juice
Under a grill toast coconut flakes for 5 mins or until slightly golden store in jar until the morning
In the morning:
for the buckwheat soaked in water and lemon juice: rinse and strain these thoroughly and transfer to your blender and add all other ingredients except coconut flakes and banana, blend until smooth
for activated buckwheat soaked in almond milk: transfer to blender with all ingredients except coconut flakes and banana and blend until smooth. Add extra milk if it’s too thick for your liking. or add some extra buckwheat or hemp seeds if it’s too thin
Transfer to a jar or bowl and top with banana and toasted coconut flakes and cinnamon
Enjoy!
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FAQs
Eating buckwheat regularly can lower bad cholesterol. According to a 2005 study, buckwheat trypsin enzyme has antimicrobial, antibacterial effects and could protect against diabetes, hypertension and tumors!
Is buckwheat healthier than oatmeal? ›
Buckwheat is rich in various antioxidant plant compounds, which are responsible for many of its health benefits. In fact, it provides more antioxidants than many other cereal grains, such as barley, oats, wheat, and rye (21, 22 , 23 ).
Do you need to soak raw buckwheat? ›
Buckwheat groats can be eaten raw, however, as with most grains, they are best soaked, sprouted, or fermented for optimal digestion. If consumed raw, like in this buckwheat breakfast porridge, they need to be well soaked, rinsed, and strained before consumption.
Is it okay to eat raw buckwheat? ›
People can eat raw buckwheat groats after soaking and draining the raw groats to make them easier to digest. Otherwise, boil the groats in water before adding them to salads, sides, or mains.
Who should not eat buckwheat? ›
Unless someone is allergic to buckwheat, people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can eat buckwheat produced in a facility free of gluten safely. Allergies to latex or other foods, including rice: Some people who are allergic to rice might also become allergic to buckwheat.
Is buckwheat an inflammatory food? ›
Anti-inflammatory
Buckwheat contains phytochemicals, rutin and quercetin, which have antioxidant effects and reduce inflammation. These chemicals protect your cells against free radicals and prevent inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases like cancer.
Is raw buckwheat healthier than roasted? ›
Roasting (or cooking) is another way to break down the phytic acid so we can absorb the nutrients, but by doing this we are damaging some of the antioxidants found in buckwheat, and there are a LOT in buckwheat! Some of these nutrients are sensitive to heat and might be lost during the roasting process.
How to eat raw buckwheat? ›
I make this raw porridge by soaking buckwheat groats and walnuts overnight and then blending them with apple, orange juice and cardamom. Topped with berries, bee pollen and cocoa nibs it is truly delicious and a simple morning luxury. It doesn't hurt that it is also easy absorbed nutrition.
How do you activate raw buckwheat? ›
'Activate' your buckwheat the night before by soaking it in a bowl of filtered water with a tsp of salt. Rinse, drain and spread on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Dry in oven at no more than 50◦C for 24-48h, until dry and crispy. That's it!
How do you make buckwheat taste better? ›
Toast in a dry frying pan for 2-3 mins until nutty and fragrant (this adds a roasted flavour to the buckwheat, but you don't have to toast it). Simmer in boiling water for 5-10 mins until the grains are tender but still have a little bite.
Kasha is simply buckwheat groats that have been roasted (or toasted) while Raw Buckwheat Groats are groats that have not been subjected to a thermal process. You can always tell the difference between both types by the color and the aroma.
What happens if you don't rinse buckwheat? ›
Many recipes suggest rinsing the buckwheat, either before or after cooking. However, from extensive testing I have discovered this is not necessary so long as you cook the buckwheat in lots of freshly boiled water.
Does buckwheat spike blood sugar? ›
May improve blood sugar and diabetes: "Buckwheat may help improve blood sugar and manage diabetes because it provides a good source of fiber and has a low to medium glycemic index," says Barykoumb. "This means that it is absorbed slowly and doesn't result in high blood sugar spikes.
Can you have too much buckwheat? ›
There are hardly any side effects of buckwheat; however, if a person is allergic to it must avoid its consumption. Some common allergy symptoms of buckwheat include breathing problems or asthma, skin rashes, a sudden fall in blood pressure, itching, swelling, runny nose, etc.
How much buckwheat to eat per day? ›
Medical authorities recommend that adults get between 20 and 35 grams of fiber per day. If you eat 3/4 cup of buckwheat groats as a hot cereal for breakfast, you are off to a great start.
Why do Russians eat so much buckwheat? ›
In every difficult period in Russia, there is a “buckwheat panic.” Buckwheat is popular for good reason. It is easy to prepare. Experienced housewives say that you can even prepare it without heat — just pour cold water over buckwheat groats in the evening and in the morning they'll be ready to eat.
Does cooking buckwheat destroy nutrients? ›
Boiling for 30 min in 2:1 (water:groats) ratio does not affect the nutritional properties of buckwheat groats in any negative way. It should be emphasized that this is the recommended way of cooking buckwheat groats.
