Vanilla Cardamom Buckwheat Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy buckwheat breakfast bowl scented with vanilla and cardamom, topped with banana, berries and toasted seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Porridge Base
01 - 1 cup (180 g) raw buckwheat groats
02 - 2 cups (480 ml) unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) water
04 - 1½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
07 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries)
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
13 - Extra maple syrup or honey for drizzling (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Place raw buckwheat groats in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Shake off excess water and drain well.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed buckwheat, almond milk, water, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and sea salt.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes until the buckwheat is tender and the mixture has thickened. Add a splash of milk if the consistency is too thick.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let the porridge sit for 2 to 3 minutes to further thicken.
05 - Divide the porridge evenly between two serving bowls. Arrange banana slices and mixed berries on top, then sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or honey if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Buckwheat groats give you a chewy, satisfying texture that oatmeal simply cannot match and the cardamom vanilla combo makes your whole kitchen smell like a bakery.
- It is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and endlessly adaptable based on whatever toppings you have lingering in your pantry.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the groats or you will end up with a slimy film that ruins the whole texture.
- Cardamom loses its punch quickly once ground, so if yours has been sitting in the cupboard for over six months, treat yourself to a fresh jar.
03 -
- Toast the groats in a dry pan for two minutes before adding liquid and you will unlock a deeper, almost roasted flavor that takes the whole bowl up a level.
- Leftover porridge reheats beautifully with a splash of milk over low heat, so never hesitate to make a double batch.