10 Brilliant Buckwheat Recipes

Buckwheat belongs to a food group called pseudocereals.  That is to say that buckwheat is neither a cereal nor a grain but is eaten and used in the same way.  When you eat buckwheat, you are consuming the triangle-like seeds of the buckwheat plant.

Interestingly, the buckwheat plant is related to rhubarb and sorrel and has no connection to true wheat at all.  That is great news for gluten-free people and those with celiac disease.

Buckwheat is a healthy source of carbs and fiber.  Though it is low in vitamins, it is richer in many minerals than corn, rice, and wheat.  Buckwheat is high in manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, and phosphorous with these minerals being highly available to our bodies for absorption.

So, let’s look at some delicious OGP recipes that make the most of this mightly little seed.

1. Coconut Buckwheat Oat Banana Bread

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Here is a banana bread that is bursting with flavor.  You would never guess that this Coconut Buckwheat Oat Banana Bread With Whipped Lime Coconut Spread by Larice Feuerstein is gluten-free, dairy-free, and lower in sugar than most other banana bread.  All the sweetness comes from a little coconut sugar and the bananas themselves.

2. Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Porridge

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Swap out your porridge oats for buckwheat groats, and enjoy a hearty, comforting, and warming breakfast.  This recipe for Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Porridge by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is a perfect winter morning meal. Make it with your choice of plant-based milk and top it with your favorite nut butter.

3. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

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The buckwheat pancake is a bit of a classic at this point and these buckwheat-based Apple Cinnamon Pancakes by Hayley Canning are no exception.  These pancakes are light and fluffy and full of autumn flavors.  Enjoy a stack with a big dollop of stewed cinnamon apples on top.

4. Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Sweet Potato Frosting

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These little Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Sweet Potato Frosting by Molly Patrick look indulgent yet are pretty healthy.  Millet and buckwheat replace wheat flour, making these an ideal dessert or treat for gluten-free friends.  A simple but sweet frosting made from sweet potatoes, walnuts, dates, and cinnamon top these little cupcake delights.

5. Sprouted Buckwheat Granola

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Make up a big batch of this Sprouted Buckwheat Granola by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler, but don’t be surprised if it never makes it to the breakfast bowl. You can enjoy these little nutritious clusters as a healthy snack or sprinkle them on ice cream or yogurt for a little crunch.  Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and sprouted buckwheat make for glorious granola.

6. Lemon Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins

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Rustle up a batch of these Lemon Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins by Taavi Moore, and you’ll find them brimming with color and flavor. These muffins are light and fluffy and dotted with bursts of blueberry and a hint of lemon.  They would make a great breakfast treat or lunchbox snack.

7. Super-Seedy Muesli Bars

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These Super-Seedy Muesli Bars by Anthea Cheng are nut-free yet super versatile.  Get creative with your favorite seeds, cereals, and nut butter to make a dense seedy slab that can be cut up into snack-sized bars.  These are great for packed lunches and make an energy-filled hiking trail treat.

8. Chocolate Puffed Cereal

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Here is another recipe for a buckwheat-filled breakfast.  This Chocolate Puffed Cereal by Tiana Haines is a great alternative to regular store-bought boxed cereal.  Enjoy a big bowl with your favorite plant-based milk, or try with some vegan yogurt.  You can also sprinkle it onto a bowl of chopped fruit for a little chocolaty crunch.

9. Puffed Buckwheat Chocolate Bites

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These Puffed Buckwheat Chocolate Bites by Vicky Coates can be whipped up in minutes and require only a few very simple ingredients.  Once you have whizzed up the ingredients, the hard part is having to wait for them to set in the freezer.  Once they have, indulge in these gooey, chocolaty energy balls.

10. Round Zucchini Stuffed With Buckwheat and Lentils

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It’s great to remember that buckwheat does not have to only be used for sweet dishes.  This Round Zucchini Stuffed With Buckwheat and Lentils by Lenia & Dimitra makes for a delicious, savory, and hearty meal.  The dish is very easy to make and is packed with protein. Serve your stuffed squash with some salad or roasted veg.

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