With a little bit of planning, you can have a great nourishing breakfast in 5 minutes or less. Lately, my favorite has been buckwheat porridge bowls. It’s possible you’ve never had buckwheat before or even heard of it. Buckwheat is not in the same family of wheat, it is in the rhubarb family - making it a great choice if you are eating gluten-free. Of all of the grains, buckwheat is the most filling - providing a sustained and high quality energy. Other benefits of buckwheat include: stabilizes blood sugar, benefits circulation, strengthens kidneys and is rich in Vitamin E & B complex. You can find raw buckwheat in the bulk section of Whole Foods, your local health food store, or online.
The secret to this recipe is to soak the buckwheat groats the night before - just put them into a bowl - and cover with several inches of water. I usually soak enough for a few days use. In the morning rinse very well with a strainer.
Chai Buckwheat Bowl
(makes one serving)
1 cup soaked and rinsed raw buckwheat groats (remember to soak them the night before:)
1/2 frozen banana
1 TBSP almond butter or 10 soaked almonds
1 TBSP chia seeds
1 cup water or almond milk
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (a “sprinkle”)
1/4 teaspoon Cardamon (2 “sprinkle”)
Pinch of Vanilla Powder
Put it in your blender and blend away! Top with fresh fruit, coconut, hemp seeds, or more banana.
Vegan & Gluten-Free
Other breakfast recipes:
Cinnamon Apple Oat Groats
5-Minute Breakfast to Fuel Your Workout
