Banana, Buckwheat & Oat Porridge (gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free)

Banana, Buckwheat & Oat Porridge (gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free)

OBSESSED WITH THIS BREAKFAST

In this post, I’m going to show you how to make a super delish + healthy breakfast porridge with oats, buckwheat and banana.

I’ve been loving this banana, buckwheat & oat porridge so much at the moment! I often have oatmeal for breakfast – but sometimes it’s nice to change things up a little bit.

BUCKWHEAT IS THE NEW “IT” FOOD

Buckwheat by itself doesn’t make a very nice breakfast porridge, but when combined with oats it can be pretty yummy. If I’m feeling particularly hungry in the morning then I like to make this porridge because buckwheat is really filling – and it’s full of healthy nutrients. In this recipe I use coconut oil & banana to make it extra creamy. The coconut oil also adds some healthy fats – and the banana helps to sweeten it up!

I usually top my breakfast porridge with unsweetened nut butter or some raw nuts. This adds healthy protein and makes it a well balanced meal – it also gives it that extra something special! I find that almond butter or macadamia nut butter go really nicely with this recipe, or a couple of raw almonds or walnuts.

This recipe is gluten, dairy and sugar-free. I hope you love it as much as I do! xo

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Ingredients:
1/8 cup dry buckwheat
1/4 cup dry rolled oats
1 medium banana (smashed)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (flat)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground vanilla powder (optional)
1 + 1/4 cups water (or as needed)
optional: 1/2 – 1 teaspoon xylitol syrup (honey or 100% pure maple syrup)

(serves 1)

Suggested toppings:
-1 or 2 teaspoons nut butter (macadamia, cashew or almond)
-a handful of chopped raw almonds

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THE METHOD

Instructions:

-Bring the water, buckwheat and dry oats to a boil in a pot on the stove and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-Once cooked, stir in the coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla and smashed banana.

-Serve hot in a bowl with nut butter or chopped almonds!

-Eat & enjoy!

Made with love by Liezl Jayne xo

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Photo’s by Liezl Jayne Strydom for liezljayne.com