From a nutritional standpoint, buckwheat is an all-star. Buckwheat is higher in protein than rice, millet and corn and contains lots of soluble fibre, which can help improve digestion and lower blood sugar.To get the most bang out of your buckwheat, try this buckwheat groat recipe that’s full of protein and energy to get you going in the morning.(Related: Buckwheat, a Protein-Rich Grain, Is a Nutritional SuperstarHeres Why)
This Buckwheat Granola Recipe is The Perfect Breakfast Food To Fuel You
Servings12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2cups rolled oats
- 3/4cup raw buckwheat groats
- 3/4cup pecan halvesbroken into smaller pieces
- 1/2cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup raw hulled sunflower seeds
- 1/2cup coconut flakes
- 1 1/2tbsp brown sugar
- 1tsp cinnamon
- 1/2tsp kosher salt
- 1/4tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4cup olive oil
- 1/4cup maple syrup
- 1/2cup dried cherries or cranberries(optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, stir together oats, buckwheat groats, pecans, seeds, coconut, brown sugar and spices.
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Whisk together olive oil and maple syrup. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well-combined, making sure all dry ingredients are well-coated. Spread mixture in an even layer on a large parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake, rotating pan halfway through cooking, until granola is golden brown and fragrant, 20–30 minutes. Allow granola to cool on baking sheet, then sprinkle dried cherries on top, if using. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Avoid stirring granola during or after baking. Leaving it undisturbed will create nice large clusters.
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