There’s nothing like a decadent, but healthy breakfast recipe for creamy chocolate coconut buckwheat cereal to wake your body up! Gluten-free, vegan, and quick in the microwave, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic start to the day!
***This post has been updated in May 2016. Original writing stands***
Finally, the day has come where I share with you my love affair of Bob’s Red Mill’s Creamy Buckwheat Hot Cereal. I have been using this as my go-to hot cereal in place of quinoa flakes for awhile now because I just can’t seem to get enough. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my Quinoa Flakes and will always be the QF Queen, but this buckwheat is life changing. (P.S. Did you see Ancient Harvest’s new and improved website! I was so excited to go on the other day and see the new design. It is so much more user-friendly now! And best of all they gave their Quinoa Flakes there own page spotlight just like they deserve.) Anyway, back to the buckwheat. All it is is organic whole grain buckwheat milled to cereal cooking size. It is so delicious! It’s also filled with crazy amounts of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, protein, and iron. Perfect mineral filled breakfast in my book.
I use this buckwheat cereal exactly as I would quinoa flakes. So all of my recipes for quinoa flakes could be used with buckwheat cereal and vise-versa! But, I need to give you a buckwheat cereal recipe to begin with! I can’t believe it took me this long to get it up! Without further adieu here is the latest and greatest hot breakfast cereal combo on Earth! (Yes, I went there!)
Creamy Chocolate Coconut Buckwheat Cereal
Creamy Chocolate Coconut Buckwheat Cereal
There’s nothing like a decadent, but healthy breakfast recipe for creamy chocolate coconut buckwheat cereal to wake your body up! Gluten-free, vegan, and quick in the microwave, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic start to the day!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup of Creamy Buckwheat Hot Cereal
- 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 TB of Raw Coconut Butter (not oil!)
- Dash of Cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 Cup + 2 TB Water
- 1 TB of Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (to top)
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the buckwheat cereal, cocoa powder, cinnamon and ¾ 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 2 tablespoons (or more) of water. Stir, then stir in the coconut butter and sprinkle the top with the shredded coconut!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
This is the most creamy buttery chocolaty goodness I have ever put in my mouth! The buckwheat is creamy to begin with (hence the name), but the addition of the coconut butter just brings it over the top. It tastes like cake (just not as sweet!). I could eat this every morning, it is so good! I am forcing you to try it! My mouth is watering just thinking about the deliciousness! The flavors of the buckwheat, cocoa, and coconut butter just work so well together. It really is a magical experience. I lick the bowl clean…really I do! And you will too, trust me 😉
So tell me:
+ What is your latest and greatest breakfast combo?
+ Will you give this baby a try? I am imploring you too! And when you do I want you to come back here and tell me how much I was right 😉
By the way…Happy First Day Of Spring! Woohoo! I have been able to go out of the house with out my heavy winter coast the last two day! So exciting 😉 But I am still wearing two sweatshirts, haha.
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Kailyn says
June 7, 2016 at 9:20 amCoconut and chocolate? Sounds like a great breakfast to me.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 7, 2016 at 9:37 amYou bet!
Deborah Davis says
June 6, 2016 at 8:39 pmThis quick and easy to make Creamy Chocolate Coconut Buckwheat Cereal is worth waking up for each morning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 7, 2016 at 6:34 amIt sure is!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
June 6, 2016 at 3:52 pmI am a routine girl for breakfast, a banana several hours after I get up, after the first cup of coffee, and a few hours later, I have a GF granola bar of some variety. But this looks so good! I think I may have to switch up my routine! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 6, 2016 at 4:28 pmI hope so!
Edye says
June 4, 2016 at 2:19 pmThis looks amazing! I love that it’s vegan 🙂
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 4, 2016 at 2:56 pmWell of course!
Kate says
June 3, 2016 at 7:16 pmHey Rebecca! I have never had buckwheat cereal before, but I think that needs to change soon! 🙂 🙂 anything with coconut butter, coconut, and cocoa powder sounds good to me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 4, 2016 at 7:15 amYes, yes! Super delicious!
Corina says
June 2, 2016 at 12:24 pmI’ve never had buckwheat cereal before but this looks really tasty – I’ll have to try it sometime.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 2, 2016 at 12:25 pmIt is SOO good! Beyond good!
kimmythevegan says
June 1, 2016 at 9:59 pmOooh another fun way to enjoy buckwheat cereal. I love the touch of cocao and the coconut butter just makes it extra creamy. Dee-licious!
I’m pinning & sharing this gorgeous bowl =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 1, 2016 at 10:40 pmNot really “a touch” haha, that’s kinda the recipe 😛
Gina says
June 1, 2016 at 8:07 pmThis looks amazing! I’ve never had buckwheat cereal before. I really want to try it though! I’ve pinned this to try later.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 1, 2016 at 8:26 pmO you will love it Gina! It’s the best!
Brittany @ The Pistachio Project says
June 1, 2016 at 1:40 pmWhat a yummy, indulgent breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 1, 2016 at 2:27 pmBut so healthy!
Lynn Spencer says
June 1, 2016 at 10:02 amHi Rebecca, I am accustomed to seeing delicious recipes on your site, but this ‘oldie but goodie’ is quite intriguing as well as sounding delicious. Since I began to avoid gluten 2 years ago, I am always seeking out gluten free alternatives and am rather a newbie with buckwheat, though I do love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 1, 2016 at 11:31 amIt’s one of my favorites! I had buckwheat cereal this morning!
Lins @ Boo & Maddie says
May 31, 2016 at 10:32 amThis looks SO good! I’ve been recently diagnosed with gluten-intolerance so am still learning about different options, will have to give this a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 31, 2016 at 10:55 amYou will love this for a quick breakfast!
Lauren says
May 30, 2016 at 10:51 amCan’t go wrong with chocolate and coconut!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 30, 2016 at 11:09 amNope!
Shannon says
May 29, 2016 at 5:25 pmThis looks delicious! Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea. I haven’t ever had buckwheat.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 29, 2016 at 7:03 pmIt’s not just a good idea, it’s a must!
Brie says
May 27, 2016 at 6:08 pmYum! This looks so delicious! I definitely prefer sweets for breakfast, so I love that this is sweet but also healthy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 27, 2016 at 7:03 pmIt has to be sweet!
Samara Thiessen says
May 27, 2016 at 7:30 amThis looks so good!! 🙂 Healthy, and delicious. The perfect combination 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 27, 2016 at 7:39 amAlways, always! xo
Karen says
May 26, 2016 at 11:10 amPinned this to make for my granddaughters when they next sleepover. They’ll love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 26, 2016 at 1:40 pmFabulous!
Christie says
May 26, 2016 at 10:22 amI have to try this buckwheat cereal. I’ve become a little bored with breakfast lately. This recipe is a great way to shake thing sup.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 26, 2016 at 10:25 amThis will shake it up! You’ll be addicted 😉
Marye says
May 26, 2016 at 8:34 amA perfect breakfast! It looks so filling and you can’t go wrong with chocolate! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 26, 2016 at 8:35 amIt will definitely keep you satisfied!
Adriana Lopez Martin says
May 26, 2016 at 12:26 amIt is incredible how many wonderufl things you can prepare with buckwheat yummy =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 26, 2016 at 6:50 amIt’s such a lovely seed!
Emily @amummytoo says
March 29, 2014 at 4:23 pmMmm, that really does look and sound delicious. Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. I’ve pinned and tweeted this post and hope to see you linking up again soon! 😀 x
Strength and Sunshine says
March 29, 2014 at 5:27 pmThanks Emily 🙂
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
March 28, 2014 at 7:26 pmWonderful recipe! I love the flavor of coconut in cereals, thank you for sharing. By the way, I’m visiting your via Healthy Vegan Fridays and I also love the fact that you’re on SITS, I’m there too! Wish you the best with your blog and with your adventures in vegan cooking!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 28, 2014 at 7:33 pmThank you so much for stopping by! I am checking out your blog right now! Link-ups are so wonderful for finding new amazing bloggers 😉
vegetarianmamma says
March 27, 2014 at 10:07 pmLooks great! I need to add this to my TO DO list! Awesome recipe! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Thank you for linking up! Its because of awesome bloggers like you that our link up is a success!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Strength and Sunshine says
March 27, 2014 at 11:15 pmAdd it to the top! Thanks 🙂
Marla says
March 27, 2014 at 4:53 pmAgain I loved your recipe so much that I chose it as one of my featured posts on Real Food Friday this week. Have a wonderful healthy week and looking forward to your new posts and recipes.
Strength and Sunshine says
March 27, 2014 at 5:20 pmThank you so much love!
Deborah Smikle-Davis says
March 25, 2014 at 8:14 pmChocolate for breakfast! You’ve created a magical breakfast experience!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 25, 2014 at 8:24 pmHahaha it totally is! 🙂
Jo-Lynne {Musings of a Housewife}j says
March 24, 2014 at 6:22 amThat sounds delish!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 24, 2014 at 6:33 amThanks Jo-Lynne 🙂
Toned & Fit says
March 23, 2014 at 9:40 pmThis looks heavenly!!! <3
Strength and Sunshine says
March 24, 2014 at 2:28 amThanks love 🙂 It sure tastes that way!
helloveggy says
March 22, 2014 at 5:28 pmLooks yummy! Thanks for linking up with HVF!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2014 at 5:52 pmThanks love 🙂
Marla says
March 22, 2014 at 8:21 amGreat recipe as usual. Sharing on Pinterest. Sounds delicious with some of my favorite ingredients coconut, coconut butter and cocoa and its gluten and grain free. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Friday Blog Hop!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2014 at 8:29 amThanks Marla! Its definitely a mix of goodness 😉
Kristy @ Southern In-Law says
March 20, 2014 at 9:12 pmYuuuummm, this looks amazing!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2014 at 9:15 pmThanks Kristy 🙂 XOXO
Almost Getting It Together says
March 20, 2014 at 12:41 pmI seriously need to get buckwheat cereal/buckwheat groats… everything looks so good made with them!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2014 at 12:42 pmAnd it tastes even better! Buckwheat has such a distinct taste 🙂
Honest Mum says
March 20, 2014 at 8:56 amOh wow, love this, totally up my street, will be making it! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays.
Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2014 at 10:31 amAwesome! Let me know how it goes 😉
Fit Radiance says
March 20, 2014 at 7:39 amThis is my kinda food! 😛 I’d have this for breakfast, and as a healthy dessert haha. My favourite breakfast, is always porridge. You can make so many variations, depending on your mood. Cereal is another love of mine, but I try avoid it these days with the amount of sugar they contain!
Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2014 at 10:30 amNatures Path has some amazing healthy gluten free vegan cereals very low in sugar!
jessielovestorun says
March 20, 2014 at 7:12 amI really need to get some buckwheat cereal! This sounds delicious. Adding it to my vitacost order now 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2014 at 7:15 amWoohoo, yea! You won’t be dissapointed! 😉