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.

A WARMING BREAKFAST

As mentioned, this can also be eaten as a warm breakfast. Simply cook the porridge on low and add more liquid as needed. Use a fresh banana or no if you are eating it warm.

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

1. Drain and rinse the soaked buckwheat.

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

3. Serve immediately with fresh blackberries/ fruit and granola.

HAVE YOU MADE THIS?

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