Roasted Buckwheat Breakfast Cereal
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup roasted buckwheat or kasha, rinsed2 tablespoons sliced almonds2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg4 dates, pit removed and sliced2 cups skim milk2 cups blueberries--or any fruit
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread the rinsed buckwheat and almonds on a sheet pan. Toast the almonds while drying out the buckwheat until almonds are light in color, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the almonds and buckwheat to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the flax meal and spices. Add the dates and toss the mixture well. The dates will stick to the mixture, which ensures they won't clump together. Store in closed container for up to 3 weeks.

To prepare cold:
Combine 1/2 cup buckwheat mixture with 1/2 cup cold skim milk. Add 1/2 cup blueberries and eat!

To prepare hot:
Combine 1/2 cup buckwheat mixture with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup skim milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Serve with 1/2 cup blueberries.


Serving Size: Makes 4 servings, 1/2 cup granola each serving, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup blueberries
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 326.5
  • Total Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.4 mg
  • Sodium: 80.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
  • Protein: 12.8 g

Member Reviews
  • KARENZFIT
     Yes, buckwheat is gluten free. It actually isn't related to wheat at all, and in fact, isn't even a grain. It is related to rhubarb, and has zero gluten.
    - 4/19/12
  • OSCARA
     I had it cold this morning and it was great! Although I did not have blueberries, so I put in a banana - and i had almond milk vs skim. The cereal itself is wonderful, crunchy and the spices pair nicely with it. - 4/30/12
  • LSIG14
     Really good taste - great oatmeal substitution. Never thought of serving it as breakfast cereal, have only used Kasha as Supper side dish before. - 4/20/12
  • EARTHTONED84
     This breakfast surpasses the recommended amount of carbs in one sitting by a lot. I would say a quarter cup would be an appropriate amount with a piece of fruit. I can't believe SP would recommend that consuming 60 grams of carbs is healthy & in the interest of people who are trying to lose weight - 1/22/13
  • ETHELMERZ
     Family complains it's not enough for a meal, just a good snack. - 10/25/12
  • CD13185956
     too many carbs per serving. Love that it is Gluten-free and not a grain, but not for my diet - 10/17/12
  • CD13049072
     sounds really yummy, but way too many carbs for my eating plan. - 9/25/12
  • LAURANCE
     @nitainmn...It's not Kashi, which is a brand name. It's kasha. Not the same thing. - 4/19/12
  • MENTAL4LENTILS
     I eat plain oatmeal cooked with a cup of chopped fruit (or something small like blueberries) almost every day so I thought I would try this. I liked it cold but did not like the texture when I warmed it up. For the calories, I'll just stick with my oatmeal. - 4/3/12
  • NASFKAB
     Great idea - 1/28/20
  • ELRIDDICK
     Thanks for sharing - 10/27/19
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
     This is an ok recipe. - 12/31/18
  • JVANAM
     If (s)he's an apple and you're an orange,
    celebrate your differences -
    make a great fruit salad.
    Love isn't about being the same -
    it's about being sweet with each other.
    - Jonathan Lockwood Huie - 6/27/17
  • HEATHERSTHPW68
     I fixed it warm today and just loved the texture. The spices give it a great taste! - 1/8/16
  • NGSMART1
     We love cooking buckwheat groats for breakfast! Other favorites are millet and amaranth. - 1/14/14
  • DAFFERS
     I liked the simplicity of this recipe & the crunchiness of the buckwheat is unusual but pleasant. I would make this again. - 5/31/13
  • JSIMMON1
     Sunkat - a lot of pictures are just stock pictures so the portion pictured may or may not be close to 1/4 cup - however when you compare the size of the bowl to the size of the spoon I would have to say that the bowl and cup pictured must be small. - 2/6/13
  • CD11675029
     Does anyone else find the picture to be deceptive? One of the major things we are cautioned about on this site is "potion distortion". I find it hard to believe the picture featured on this recipe is for one serving of 1/2 cup. - 1/25/13
  • OZNEU52
     can you prepare it without putting in the oven? just cooking in a saucepan?
    - 12/1/12
  • JUDYLOUISE4510
     Hot, sounds like it would be great made hot with quinoa.
    - 4/19/12
  • CD3409143
     You know I would love to try this but I am not even sure if I can get this in Canada. - 4/19/12
  • POLSKARENIA
     I love the sound of this breakfast. I use kasha instead of rice for savoury dishes, but have never eaten it in this way. Definitely one to try!! - 4/19/12
  • PATRICIAANN46
     Loved it....... - 4/19/12
  • NATASHA2006
     60 carbs per portion! I am allowed no more than 30. I use it as a side dish (3 tbsps) with a little salt and microwave 30 sec with a drop of water. It should be pre-cooked and crispy, then it swells nicely. Don't use fast-boiling, just whole-grain and roasted . - 4/19/12
  • MYRNA929
     Great recipe, I actually soak the buckwheat overnight and eat it raw with almond milk and fruit. - 4/19/12



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