Buckwheat Porridge
The grated apple and raisins add both natural sweetness and extra fiber to the cereal.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 cup buckwheat groats rinsed
- 2-1/2 cups nondairy or dairy milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large tart-sweet apple peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Optional: extra fruit e.g., sliced bananas, diced apples maple syrup and extra milk
Instructions
- In a large saucepan combine the buckwheat, milk, cinnamon, and salt.
- ring to a boil.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 20 minutes or until soft and tender and almost all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in grated apple and raisins and cook, stirring once or twice, for 5 minutes longer.
- Serve, with extra fruit (e.g, diced apples or sliced bananas), maple syrup and/or extra milk, if desired.
- If Making Ahead: Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a saucepan or the microwave, adding 1 tablespoon of water for each serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1-1/3 cups | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 6.2g