Blackberry Buckwheat Porridge

A smooth, creamy and nutty breakfast, with blackberry flavours.

This is a new love (probably more an obsession) of mine. I love the texture of the buckwheat and the fruity flavour from the blackberries. Not only is this a raw breakfast, but it is also refined sugar-free.

This is a great summer breakfast as it can be made with frozen fruit to make it extra cold. But this can also be enjoyed as a hot porridge on colder days.

WHAT IS BUCKWHEAT?

Despite its name, buckwheat is not actually a wheat, but a seed from a flowering fruit.

It's naturally gluten-free, very high in nutrients and has even more fiber than oats.

It is also an excellent source of plant-based protein.

TO MAKE THIS YOU NEED

• raw buckwheat groats

• frozen banana

• pinch of salt

• almond milk

• fresh/frozen blackberries

• date syrup (optional)

• and a high-speed blender

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS

• Replace the blackberries with cherries, strawberries, blueberries or raspberries

• Use a fresh banana instead of frozen banana

• For a nut-free option, use a nut-free milk.

• Leave out the milk if you prefer your porridge a bit thicker.

• If you don't have date syrup, you can maple syrup. Or alternatively you can use dates, or omit completely

FAVOURITE TOPPINGS

I love adding (homemade) granola, cacao nibs and fresh fruit.

Nut butters or tahini will taste wonderful too.

OTHER RECIPES TO TRY

cinnamon apple buckwheat porridge

vegan buckwheat pancakes

lemon blueberry "cheesecake" oats

roasted nectarine oats

chocolate pb&j overnight oats

BLACKBERRY BUCKWHEAT PORRIDGE

(VG, GF)

A sweet, nutty and creamy porridge! Use frozen fruit for a delicious cool summer breakfast.

Serves: 1

Prep time: 5 min, plus overnight soaking

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats, soaked overnight

• 30ml almond milk (of milk of choice), or to liking (optional)

• 1/2 frozen banana

• 6 - 8 blackberries (fresh or frozen)

• 1 tbsp date or agave syrup (optional)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

• pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Drain and rinse the soaked buckwheat.

Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Serve immediately with fresh blackberries/ fruit and granola.

HAVE YOU MADE THIS?

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