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

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.

Questions

How long does Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Buckwheat Banana Walnut Porridge?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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