This buckwheat groats recipe was sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are my own.
Delicious sauteed apple slices and warm pecans tossed in cinnamon top a bowl of hearty buckwheat groats. Try this buckwheat groats recipe for breakfast!
Apple Pecan Buckwheat Groats Recipe
Porridge can be any type of grain that's been boiled in water or milk. Pretty simple, right? So why did the three bears get so upset when Goldilocks ate their porridge? My personal theory is that their "porridge" was, in fact, Apple Pecan Buckwheat Groats.
You'd be mad, too, if someone ate your bowl. Porridge goes from plain to perfect when you add some interesting ingredients like fresh fruit, toasted nuts, and a touch of sweetener.
Plus, you can make a big batch with multiple servings and simply reheat what you need for breakfast each day. That makes this buckwheat groats recipe ideal whether you're serving yourself, or breakfast for two, or the whole family. It's perfect for back to school!
I use Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Buckwheat Groats, which are gluten free and contain complete protein including all the essential amino acids.
It's part of their Grains of Discovery collection, which includes whole grains such as:
- Quinoa (did you know you can cook it in a rice cooker?),
- Millet,
- Sorghum,
- Teff,
- Amaranth,
- Kamut® Khorasan Wheat,
- Spelt,
- Farro, and
- Chia.
Buckwheat groats are very easy to prepare. Basically, you just boil, cover, simmer, and drain (if needed).
While the buckwheat groats are cooking, you'll saute a pan of sliced apples, then glaze some pecans in the leftover pan juice and add a dusting of cinnamon. Simple ingredients, simple steps.
When it all comes together, you'll have a hearty bowl of buckwheat groats topped with cinnamon apples and glazed pecans.
If you like this recipe, be sure to check out my famous sorghum flour pancakes and soft baked breakfast cookies, and shop for Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Buckwheat Groats here.
Apple Pecan Buckwheat Groats Recipe
Delicious sauteed apple slices and warm pecans tossed in cinnamon top a bowl of hearty buckwheat groats. Try this buckwheat groats recipe for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple
- 1 cup buckwheat groats gluten free
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Core the apple, then cut the apple into approximately 16 equal slices. Begin heating a nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
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Combine the groats and 2 cups of water in a pot and bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. While the buckwheat groats are cooking, prepare the apples.
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Drop in the butter into the heated nonstick skillet and swirl it to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the apple slices (lay them on a cut side), then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over them. Cook for about 10 minutes, until tender and slightly translucent. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
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Toss the pecans into the skillet, sprinkle on the cinnamon, and stir to coat the pecans in pan juice and cinnamon until warm and shiny, about 1 minute.
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When the buckwheat groats are done, remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and the salt. To serve, fill a bowl with ½ cup cooked buckwheat groats, 4 apple slices, and 2 tablespoons of pecans. Garnish with extra brown sugar if desired.
This looks so good and it would be a great alternative to oatmeal. I need to cook some of my buckwheat up.
Apple and Pecans together sounds like a match made in Heaven. Thanks for sharing this.
I love Bob's Red Mill products! This recipe looks so delicious and I am sure that's why the bears were upset about their porridge.
With the current issues with oats in the States, switching to groats is ideal. I love using groats for my veggie burgers so I know I will love this delicious breakfast dish. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
I'm not sure if buckwheat groats is available here in our country. If it is maybe it can be bought only from specialty stores. Looks like oats but do they taste the same?
Kind of like steel cut oats but bigger and thicker, with a texture like oats on the outside but couscous on the inside, if that makes sense.
I would love to try this for breakfast with a variety of fruits. It would be so comforting on chilly mornings this fall.
This looks absolutely delicious, such a tasty breakfast option! Love the mix of ingredients.
The recipe looks like it's very easy to follow. You have such very nice shots. Thanks for sharing.
That looks really healthy! Would love to try sometime.
I think I haven't tried the buckwheat for breakfast, only cereals and oatmeal. I should try it and follow your recipe 😀
Will share with my GF friends ! Thanks; pinned !