Cream of Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge
Creamy buckwheat porridge is hearty, creamy and ready in under 20 minutes. This cozy bowl with cream of buckwheat is a delicious alternative to oatmeal. Top it with berries, fruit, nut butters, honey or make it savory with eggs, cheese and veggies.
Equipment
- 1 Measuring Cup
- 1 small saucer pan
- 1 small skillet for frying bananas
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream of buckwheat* see the notes if you have buckwheat groats
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1 small banana
- ¼ cup fresh berries
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Bring water and milk to a boil. Add salt. Slowly add cream if buckwheat, whisking it to prevent the clumps. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, whisking it frequently. The porridge should be creamy and the texture should be soft and smooth. Once cooked, take it off the heat and add half amount of butter. ½ cup cream of buckwheat*, 1 cup water, ¾ cup milk, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 0.5 tablespoon butter, divided
- While the porridge is cooking, melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Add sliced bananas and fry them over medium heat, 1-2 minutes per side. 0.5 tablespoon butter, divided, 1 small banana.
- Divide the buckwheat porridge between two bowls. Top with banana slices, add fresh blueberries and drizzle of honey. ¼ cup fresh berries, 2 teaspoons honey
If the porridge is too thick, add a splash of water or milk at the end.
Notes
If you do not have cream of buckwheat, simply add buckwheat groat to the blender and blend until you get a fine texture.
You can also top it with nuts, other fruit, nut butters, or seeds. You can make it savory and serve the porridge with eggs, sausage, vegetables, herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5.5gFat: 3.2gSaturated Fat: 1.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 9.2mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 20g
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