Lenten buckwheat porridge with berries and bananas

4 servings

30 minutes

Lean buckwheat porridge with berries and bananas is a delicate and nutritious dish, perfect for a light and healthy breakfast. Buckwheat, known for its benefits and rich nutty flavor, gently unfolds in buckwheat milk, acquiring a creamy texture. Sweet bananas and juicy blueberries add natural sweetness to the porridge, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Crunchy walnuts provide textural contrast and enhance the nutty notes of the dish. Historically, buckwheat porridge was considered a nutritious and accessible meal that warmed and satisfied. In this rendition, it becomes not only healthy but also aesthetically pleasing, turning an ordinary breakfast into a delight. It can be served hot with honey for added depth of flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 465.2
• Proteins: 8.3g
• Fats: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 64.1g

Ingredients

• Buckwheat groats: 200 g
• Water: 200 ml
• Buckwheat milk: 400 ml
• Bananas: 2 pc
• Blueberry: 120 g
• Walnuts: 20 g
• Honey: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Pour 200 ml of water over the buckwheat and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buckwheat groats: 200 g
   • Water: 200 ml

3. Cook covered on low heat until the liquid is absorbed.

4. Add buckwheat milk and continue cooking until the buckwheat is soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buckwheat milk: 400 ml

5. Add salt

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

6. Roast the walnuts until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 20 g

7. Slice the banana into rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 2 pieces

8. Add a banana and blueberries to each serving of porridge.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 2 pieces
   • Blueberry: 120 g

9. Sprinkle with nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 20 g

10. Serve the lean buckwheat porridge hot.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey:  to taste