Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge

Name: Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole buckwheat groats (kasha), rinsed, rinsed; 2 cups low-fat milk (or unsweetened oat milk); 1 1/2 cups water; 2 ripe bananas, sliced; 1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped; 2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt

A warming Russian-inspired porridge of whole buckwheat groats simmered in milk until creamy, topped with caramelized banana slices and toasted walnuts for satisfying morning nutrition.

25 minEasyServes 2610 cal/serving

RussianBreakfastStovetopDASHVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup whole buckwheat groats (kasha), rinsed, rinsed
2 cups low-fat milk (or unsweetened oat milk)
1 1/2 cups water
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Toast 1 cup rinsed whole buckwheat groats (kasha), rinsed in a dry saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden.
2

Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
3

Pour in 2 cups low-fat milk (or unsweetened oat milk), add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 more minutes until the porridge is thick and creamy.
4

Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnut halves in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
5

In the same skillet, cook 2 sliced ripe bananas over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
6

Divide the porridge between bowls. Top with caramelized banana and toasted walnuts, then drizzle with 2 tsp honey.

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What should Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the porridge is thick and creamy. Step 5: cook until golden and caramelized.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge necessary?

Step 4 reads: "Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnut halves in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant." It is quick and it shows. Step 4 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Is there a substitute for honey in Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge?

The entry for Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge calls for 2 tsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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