Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge

I know many people harbour a not-so-secret desire to eat dessert for breakfast, so here is the perfect recipe for you to do just that: Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge. When you top this Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge with your choice of seasonal fruits and fresh nuts, it becomes a decadent must-eat. Surprisingly, something so delicious does not take all that long to make and this recipe makes 4 servings so it's enough to get you through most of the work week without drama.

I have included a pressure cooker / Instant Pot option and a regular option for those cooking on a stove. But, if you don't yet own a pressure cooker ...why not? They really do revolutionise the cooking experience once you get the hang of them. Have a read of my article 10 Things I love about my pressure cooker for the lowdown.

Here are some brief nutritional benefits of cacao and buckwheat:

• Both are mineral rich, containing magnesium, copper, calcium and iron.
• Buckwheat and cacao contain fibre for the gut-loving prebiotic goodness that influences health in so many positive ways.
• Buckwheat contains a decent amount of protein for a seed (yes, it's not a grain and definitely not related to wheat!).
• Cacao especially has many health-protective aspects on account of a vast array of plant compounds including being anti-inflammatory and mood boosting: see here and here.

Without any further delay in getting to the goodness of chocolate and buckwheat together at last, here is the recipe.

Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge

Gluten free, dairy free, vegan, microbiome-friendly, Paleo-ish

Chocolate Buckwheat Porridge is perfect when you feel like having dessert for breakfast without grabbing something unhealthy. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan with pressure cooker or stovetop options.

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Course: Breakfast

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 serves

Author: Allison Jones

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups raw untoasted buckwheat groats
• 3 cups water (Pressure cooker/Instant Pot) OR
• 4 cups boiling water (Stovetop option)
• ½ teaspoon cooking salt
• ¼ cup cacao powder
• ⅓ cup coconut cream
• ¼ cup honey use maple syrup or rice syrup for vegan option

Optional

• 1 cup hydrolyzed collagen powder for extra gut, skin and joint support

To serve

• Your choice of nuts and fresh or stewed fruits - eg. caramelised bananas berries, sliced fig

Instructions

• Pressure cooker or Instant Pot:
• Add the boiling water, buckwheat groats, and salt to the bowl of the pressure cooker. Seal the lid and close the vent, then set to High Pressure for 3 minutes. Cook for the same amount of time if using a stovetop pressure cooker.
• Once the pressure cooking time has ended, allow the pressure cooker to depressurise naturally (ie. don't open the vent) for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the coconut cream, the honey and the cacao powder until well incorporated. Adjust with additional water if desired.
• Serve immediately with desired toppings.
• Stove top:
• Add the boiling water, buckwheat groats and salt to a large saucepan or even a stockpot and place over medium-high heat. Keep an eye on the pan because the buckwheat gets quite foamy.
• Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until the groats have softened. Try not to overcook them though as they are great with some bite.
• Stir in the coconut cream, the honey and the cacao powder until well incorporated. Adjust with additional water if desired.
• Serve immediately with desired toppings.
• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Equipment: Measuring cups, measuring spoons, whisk, electric pressure cooker or large saucepan/stockpot

 

If using the collagen powder, add this to the boiling water first, mix and then add to the pot.

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