A healthy breakfast indulgence to power you up for the day! Chocolate peanut buckwheat cereal is a hot, creamy, protein-packed, decadent, gluten-free and vegan recipe you can whip up right in the microwave!
***This post has been updated in May 2016. Original writing stands***
It’s simple and it works. That’s what we all want, right? Something fool-proof, easy, and will never let us down. That’s what this recipe is to me. My fool-proof 100% perfect breakfast when I don’t know what to make (which never happens for breakfast, but sometimes I just can’t decide, so this comes in handy). Most importantly, this is my fool-proof travel breakfast. When ever I am away from home, in a hotel, visiting relatives, this is my go-to super easy yet so delicious breakfast to pack. All it requires is a plastic baggie to hold the ingredients, a microwaveable bowl, a spoon, and water. No refrigeration or difficult cooking required.
It has never let me down once and I can say this is a 100% tried and true recipe. I’ve been making it forever, yet I am just getting around to sharing! It’s comforting to know that when you are away from home and focused on things other than what to have for breakfast, you know that this is packed and there and will be ready in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Plus it’s safe, gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan…just how I like it 😉
Really the flavors and creamy texture just add to the homey comfort this hot breakfast brings. It warms my soul inside and out. Chocolatey, peanutty, and o so creamy from the fabulous buckwheat. A hot porridge if you will, that any Goldilocks will love 😉 A perfect way to ground yourself and prepare for adventures outside of the home. And let me tell you, this beats quinoa flakes or oatmeal ten-fold. Buckwheat cereal is like to other. The texture, the creaminess, the unique subtle taste. Comfort in a bowl.
Chocolate Peanut Buckwheat Cereal
Chocolate Peanut Buckwheat Cereal
A healthy breakfast indulgence to power you up for the day! Chocolate peanut buckwheat cereal is a hot, creamy, protein-packed, decadent, gluten-free and vegan recipe you can whip up right in the microwave!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Creamy Buckwheat Hot Cereal
- 2 TB Peanut Flour
- 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 5 Drops of Vanilla Stevia
- Dash of Cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 Cup Water + 1/4 Cup (added after cooked)
- Toppings:
- Chocolate Chips
- Peanut Butter
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the buckwheat cereal, peanut flour, cocoa powder, stevia, cinnamon and 3/4 cup of water, stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave on high for 90 seconds. Stir, and microwave again for another 60-90 seconds.
- Remove the bowl carefully (it is really hot!), add in the extra 1/4 cup water. Stir until you get that creamy perfect porridge and top with chocolate chips and peanut butter!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
When I travel, I measure out all the ingredients and place them in a plastic baggie. Then all I have to do is dump the contents in to a bowl when I’m ready and measure out the water. The perfect “instant” buckwheat packs! Breakfast IS the most important (and best) meal of the day, so even when I’m traveling, I must have a good breakfast. Why settle for dry cold cereal that got crushed in your suitcase? (I’ve done that before and it was no fun). This will satisfy and make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside…promise 😉
So tell me:
+ What is your go-to travel breakfast?
+ Do you have a breakfast that will always leave you feeling warm, cozy, and “at-home” even if you’re not?
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Danielle says
I’ve never tried buckwheat cereal (to my knowledge anyway :P). This looks and sounds delicious. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate. Bliss for breakfast. Yum.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It sure is bliss for breakfast!
Amberjane says
This looks too delicious to be healthy but I know it is.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, of course!
Miz Helen says
We will just love you awesome cereal!
Miz Helen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Anya says
I love making sprouted oatmeal breakfast bars. They bring the comfort of oatmeal wherever you are.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes! That’s always an easy option!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
I never say no to chocolate for breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Good girl 😉
kimmythevegan says
Chocolate chips on a breakfast bowl! Yes, please! You know, I would have never found or heard of the Creamy Buckwheat Hot Cereal if it weren’t for you. So glad you mentioned them, totally love your orange chocolate breakfast buckwheat and I can’t wait to try this one too!
I’m pinning & sharing. Loving all of your awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Breakfast would not be the same without!!! I’ll take this over oats any day 😉
Rachel O. says
I actually buy buckwheat in bulk! Mine looks like big grains of rice, so I am guessing that this buckwheat you linked to is ground coarsely? I usually grind it in a coffee grinder to make buckwheat flour.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s ground a bit more yes, this is a specific cut for a creamy quick hot cereal.
Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew says
Wow this recipe and creation sounds like bliss in a bowl. My Faves Chocolate + Peanut…I have not tried buckwheat at all so is that oats??? Will definitely be trying it Yumm.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes, this is! Bob’s makes it like quick oats so they cook up fast in the microwave and have less of a buckwheaty taste! So creamy and delish!
Farrah says
I’ve never tried making my own cereal, but that looks and sounds delicious! 😀 Gotta love chocolate + peanut butter! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
No, Farrah, haha, it’s just hot cereal…porridge…like oatmeal 😛
AZ@...And a Dash of Cinnamon says
Now that I have run out of oatmeal and can’t replace it yet, I’m going to have to start turning to other grains I have to take it’s place in the meantime. I have whole buckwheat still, not the cereal, but perhaps that will suffice
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well you can’t go it in the microwave and the flavor will be off and much more buckwheat strong, so no.
Clotilde Menendez says
Oh, that sounds really like a delicious way to start your day. Lots of energy from that one with real healthy yum. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes, yes! It’s a POWER breakfast!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
Now THIS is a breakfast of champions! Love that it’s healthy but indulgent – just how I like to start my day 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Same here! Is there any other way? 😉
Laura says
Looks like the perfect “dessert” for breakfast! 🙂 <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It secretly is 😉
Uma Srinivas says
Looks really delicious, But i don’t like peanut butter flavor in oatmeal. This will be perfect for my husband, he likes to add peanut butter 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You may be one of the only!
Janalyn says
There’s nothing better than waking up to a peanut butter and chocolate breakfast 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That is so very true 😉
bj says
it all sounds wonderful except for buckwheat…i’ve tried to like it but……
thanks for sharing your recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This tastes a lot different than plain old whole seed buckwheat. For real!
Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary says
This is just perfect for starting hectic day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It sure is!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
Love such fun and easy breakfasts, yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Karen says
This would be the perfect breakfast for my chocolate, peanut butter loving granddaughters when they sleep over!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes it would!! They would love it!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
I could trick my daughter into thinking she was eating dessert when she was eating healthy. Love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Heck yea you could!
Adriana Lopez Martin says
This looks tempting but satisfying nice combination =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Chocolate PB is always satisfying 😉
Raia Torn says
Love buckwheat! Thanks so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays!
Strength and Sunshine says
Buckwheat is the best!
Marla says
Hi Rebecca,
Just a note to let you know that I choose your post as one of my features for this weeks Real Food Fridays Blog hop that will be live 7 pm EST today. Thanks for being part of Real Food Fridays and sharing your great information.
Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Marla!
Stephanie says
I’ve never tried buckwheat cereal either but it looks great!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Strength and Sunshine says
It’s fabulous! So easy and quick to make too!
Aubree Cherie says
As always, what you’ve created looks delicious! You had me at chocolate peanut butter 😉 I’d love it if you’d be interested in sharing this with August’s edition of Naturally Sweet Recipe Roundup. Thanks for considering! 🙂 ~Aubree
http://livingfree.aubreecherie.com/2014/08/naturally-sweet-recipe-roundup-august-edition/
Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Aubree! I would love to share 🙂
Honest Mum says
How utterly delightful! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thanks girl 🙂
Otilia says
I eat buckwheat just as it is boiled with a bit of honey and seeds but i will definitely try it out with chocolate too.
PS: I run a #Fridayfoodie linky on my blog if you fancy linking up you can join in here http://romanianmum.com/2014/08/ice-cream-round-up.html
Strength and Sunshine says
This isn’t the normal grain buckwheat. It is cut a certain way to mimic hot cereals!
Marla says
Hi Rebecca,
I have heard of the creamy buckwheat, but I sure am going to check it out and try it. This is a dish I would really like to try myself. Do you think you could substitute the peanut flour for coconut flour – I can’t have any nuts? Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop.
Strength and Sunshine says
Well the peanut flour is the point of the chocolate peanut flavor, haha! Check out my recipe for chocolate coconut buckwheat cereal instead!
kierston says
Must get buckwheat! Thanks for linking up to #RECIPEFRIDAY 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
Yes you must!
warriormaiden13 says
Oh my goodnes! This looks amazing! We ordered some buckwheat cereal and it has been sitting in our pantry ever since. But now I know how to dress it up and make it ultra delicious! 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
Strength and Sunshine says
Open that bag ASAP! Its so quick and easy to make, you’ll love it!
heidi says
I’ve never had buckwheat cereal, but if I can add chocolate and peanut butter I want it!
Strength and Sunshine says
O it is so good and so easy! You’ll love it!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
Oohhh la, la girly – you had me at chocolate and peanut butter <3
When I'm traveling, my go-to breakfast is either overnight oats (if I have a fridge or can buy yogurt) or if I'm traveling locally – breakfast bakes! Breakfast bakes are my "at home" breakfast because I miss them SO much when we're traveling overseas! They're not even warm but they just feel homely to me.
Strength and Sunshine says
Buckwheat, quinoa flakes, oatmeal’s, they’re all great travel options!
I can’t want to post the breakfast bake recipe I made the other day! It was amazing! Now I know why you love them so much 😉
Pure Grace Farms says
I’m sold! Anything with chocolate and peanuts has to be a winner in my book. What a great idea to pack some away when you are away from home. Thanks for sharing your tired and true recipe with us.
Blessings,
Shari
Strength and Sunshine says
Totally! It will always be my favorite 🙂
Caroline Hooper (My Family Ties) says
That sounds and looks really delicious! #tastytuesdays
jugglingrealfoodandreallife says
Sounds good to me Rebecca. Like others here……..I’ve never tried buckwheat cereal, but you’ve convinced me that I need to try it. Chocolate is always a great way to start………or end my day.
Strength and Sunshine says
Its great ALL day…everyday 😉
hungryhobby says
I’ve never had buckwheat cereal before, but anything with chocolate and I’m game! Beautiful photos!
Strength and Sunshine says
Give it a try! It is so good and creamy! A perfect alternative to boring oatmeal 😉
Cassie says
This looks great… I’ve never cooked buckwheat like this before, I need to try!
Strength and Sunshine says
It’s Buckwheat cereal from bob’s red mill!
Anne says
This looks too delicious to just have for breakfast!
Strength and Sunshine says
Dessert too? I’m all for it!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Chocolate + Peanut Butter = GOD WANTS US ALL TO BE FAT! LMFAO!!!! 😉
Strength and Sunshine says
That’s why he created unsweetened coco powder and peanut flour 😛
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
EXACTLY 😉 But when I think of chocolate and peanut butter… I think of those……. Peanut Butter Cups 😉 But your creation sounds pretty magical!
dishofdailylife says
It looks delicious, but I can’t do buckwheat…I’ve had a bad reaction to it in the past. What would be a good substitute? Sharing!
Strength and Sunshine says
Quinoa Flakes!
Linz says
YUM! i love the sound of this!!
Strength and Sunshine says
It’s so good! 😉
Brittany (@batrentham) says
oh my yum!!!
Strength and Sunshine says
Oh my yes! 😉
thefitwhit says
that sounds great! i travel for work every week, and i have never tried buckwheat before–always gluten free oats. thank you for sharing!
Strength and Sunshine says
Buckwheat cereal will change you life!