There are fewer things more confusing than learning that buckwheat isn’t actually wheat at all. Except maybe that kasha is always buckwheat, but buckwheat isn’t always kasha. And buckwheat isn’t a grain either, but a seed.
Are you ready for an explanation yet? If so, keep reading!
Buckwheat, a.k.a. buckwheat groats, is a naturally gluten-free plant cultivated for its seeds, which cook like a grain. For this reason it’s called a pseudocereal. Quinoa is another example of a seed posing as a grain, as I like to say.
Buckwheat is also made into flour and noodles, the noodles being a staple of Japanese cuisine. Check out my recipe using buckwheat soba noodles here.
Roasted buckwheat is known as kasha. You can buy pre-roasted buckwheat groats (kasha) in the store, but I find it can cook up unevenly. I prefer to start with raw, whether making a recipe like this or a porridge.
Roasted buckwheat is known as kasha
Buckwheat can be cooked as a grain, or into a porridge for breakfast. But here I roast whole raw buckwheat with coconut oil, honey and cinnamon for a crispy sweet treat. And I like the Eden Foods organic buckwheat (available at Whole Foods, etc.).
This recipe is one of those things you can make a batch of and keep on hand for various uses.
Greek Yogurt Bowl with Buckwheat Granola (vegan, GF)
You can enjoy this recipe many ways:
- stir into oatmeal for some crunch
- use in homemade energy bites
- add to a yogurt bowl or parfait
- add to green salads
- top your fruit bowl
- enjoy as a snack
- garnish desserts
- add to trail mix
- top ice cream
Buckwheat gets crispy yet soft when prepared like this
You can also make a savory-ish version by adding a little ground cumin to this recipe. So good! Or omit the cinnamon and do 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder. In this case it’s great to add to salads or grain bowls.
Sharing the recipe below. If you try this tasty treat be sure to comment below or tag me on Instagram. I love seeing what you whip up in the kitchen!
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Greek Yogurt Bowl with Granola (vegan, GF)
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Granola (vegan, GF)
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch fine pink salt
- 1/4 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats
Ingredients
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- heat oven to 350° and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
- melt coconut oil and honey in a small pan or microwave, whisk in salt and cinnamon
- in a medium bowl combine melted honey mixture with buckwheat, then spread out onto prepared pan (leaving some pieces close together which become delicious “clusters” after baking!)
- bake until crispy, about 20 minutes
Original recipe created by Jerran Boyer
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