Vegan buckwheat porridge for a wonderful breakfast that will keep you alert and energetic throughout the day

We woke up in the morning, full of positive energy for another busy day of work, workouts, and other daily tasks.

After having coffee and checking all the Instagram feed, it is also very important to eat a nutritious and filling breakfast that will provide energy for our body and mind for the entire day, at least until lunchtime.

The porridge presented here is a wonderful solution for breakfast because it is made of green buckwheat – a source of complex carbohydrate with a low glycemic index, which means a feeling of fullness for a long time.

I prefer to use green buckwheat over roasted brown buckwheat because its taste is more subtle and it has better nutritional values.

Buckwheat does not contain gluten, so it is suitable for celiac sufferers and those avoiding gluten.

One serving contains:

252 calories

32 grams carbohydrates

4 grams protein

11 grams fat

Buckwheat Porridge

So, what do you need?

2 servings

1. 1 cup green buckwheat, soaked in water for about 8 hours
2. 1 cup soy milk – unsweetened and unsalted

What to do? 

Drain the water from the buckwheat and grind it coarsely in a food processor until a batter is formed.

Pour the buckwheat and one cup of soy milk into a deep pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until porridge is formed.

Transfer to a deep plate, add the toppings and enjoy!

Optional toppings for one serving that will upgrade your porridge both in terms of taste and nutrition:

1. 1 tbsp shredded coconut:  26 calories, 3 grams fat, 1 gram calcium, 4 mg magnesium 
2. 1 tsp peanut butter: 24 calories, 2 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 2 mg calcium, 6 mg magnesium, folic acid
3. 1 tbsp goji berries:  15 calories, 0.1 gram fat, 2 grams protein, lots of vitamin C, vitamin A , 14 mg calcium
4. 1 small apricot: contains about 11 calories, 3 mg calcium, 2 mg vitamin C, 2 mg magnesium, 180 mcg vitamin A
5. 1 tsp chia seeds: 65 calories, 2.5 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 4 grams dietary fiber, 62 mg calcium, 2 grams omega 3, vitamin A, vitamin E 
6. 5 almonds: 43 calories, 4 grams fat, 2 grams protein, 19 mg calcium, folic acid, 21 mg magnesium,  vitamin E 
7. 9 hazelnuts: 44 calories, 1 gram protein, 4 grams fat, 8 mg calcium, 0.3 mg iron,  folic acid, vitamin A, magnesium
8. 10 fresh raspberries = 1/2 cup frozen:  30 calories, 0 percent fat, calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, folic acid 

Don't say I didn't tell you: you can also make amazing bread from buckwheat