Banana Buckwheat Porridge
Buckwheat is not new to the culinary world, although sometimes it takes a backseat to other grains. Often confused with grains, it is actually a fruit and kin to the rhubarb family. It’s an impressive grain-like plant food bursting with essential amino acids, fiber, and flavonoids. Cream of buckwheat cereal also known as buckwheat grits are finely ground groats. Groats come from kasha, which is the name for roasted, hulled buckwheat kernels. It’s super healthful and the perfect way to start the day. The addition of fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and an abundance of antioxidants from plant foods.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of cream of buckwheat cereal
- 2 ½ cups of water
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Stir in buckwheat cereal, reduce heat to low, and simmer for ten minutes stirring frequently. Add in mashed banana, cinnamon, and milk, and fold in the cereal.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with a teaspoon of ground flaxseed and half the blueberries per serving.