Stepf's Buckwheat Cereal

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 c toasted buckwheat groats 1 c raw, old-fashioned oats 2 T maple syrup1/2 c sliced almonds 1/4 c raisins or dried cranberries1/4 c ground flax seed
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Store in a covered container for up to two weeks.

Eat it with milk in the morning instead of granola or mix it in with your favorite cereal.

NOTE: Use GF oats to ensure this is gluten-free!

Serving Size: Makes six 1/2-cup servings, or three 1-cup servings if you're a hungry cyclist!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SP_STEPF.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 250.3
  • Total Fat: 7.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 136.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g

Member Reviews
  • NASFKAB
    Great idea must make it for us - 12/11/17
  • TWEETYSATHOME
    This sounds great! I bought some groats from a health store bin but havent really known what to do with them. I'm not a vegan, but do really enjoy many of the meals that are lower in cholesterol. that said...How to you toast groats, steph? lol sorry..i have no idea what to do with them! - 12/30/12

    Reply from STEPFANIER (12/31/12)
    They usually come toasted in bulk bins, but you can also buy them raw (would be labeled as such) and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. I like to eat them sprinkled on cereal, with a drizzle of maple syrup if you like extra sweetness. The groats are not sweet.