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Orange Chocolate Chia Buckwheat Cereal

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The wonderful citrus combo of orange and chocolate comes together with buckwheat to make a delicious healthy breakfast. Gluten-free, vegan, and full of healthy protein goodness, this orange chocolate chia buckwheat cereal is sure to give you a good morning!

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I was going to post some pancakes today, but I decided to post some buckwheat cereal! I have forgotten about this little breakfast grain and haven’t had it in months! O, my love for Bob’s Red Mill creamy buckwheat cereal is about to be reignited again (like today, I’m probably eating it right now!). This combo was made on a whim, when I realized I had never used my bottle of orange stevia I had in the cabinet. What better way to use the sweet flavor, than in something for breakfast!

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And really, let’s be honest, I rarely make a breakfast that doesn’t involve chocolate. The word on the street was orange goes rather well with chocolate too, so this seemed like a fitting idea. I also wanted to make this super “creamy” so to speak, and with the addition of the mighty chia seed, I got the exact consistency I wanted. This creamy buckwheat cereal is already just that…creamy. But the chia seeds make it extra “thick” and lovely!

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I like my oatmeals, buckwheat cereals, quinoa flakes, all the hot cereals, very thick. But when I make overnight oats, I always add tons of liquid! I like those extra soupy. I love the flavor the cocoa powder gives the liquid and like to “drink” it out of the jar once I eat all the oats! Haha! I guess because it’s a “cold” cereal and not one of the hot creamy ones. Regardless, I love them all just prefer certain textures and consistencies in each! I have them all down to a science now. From the amounts of liquid, to the time in the microwave. (I had multiple spill overs last week with my oats though….I may be losing my touch….actually, I just wasn’t watching like a hawk).

Orange Chocolate Chia Buckwheat Cereal

Orange Chocolate Chia Buckwheat Cereal | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #breakfast #buckwheat #chocolate #orange #glutenfree #vegan

Ingredients: (serves 1)

+ 1/4 Cup Bob’s Red Mill Creamy Buckwheat Cereal(dry)

+ 1 TB Chia Seeds

+ 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

+ 6 Drops Orange Stevia

+ 2 TB Fresh Orange Juice (roll your citrus before squeezing for juice, it’s much easier!)

+ Zest from Half an Orange

+ 3/4 Cup + 2 TB Water

Directions:

+ In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the buckwheat cereal, chia seeds, and cocoa powder and give it all a stir. Next, add the rest of the ingredients (saving some orange zest for topping and the 2 tablespoons of water).

+ Cover the bowl with a napkin and microwave on high for 90 seconds. Stir, re-cover, and microwave on high for another 90 seconds.

+ Carefully remove the very hot bowl, stir in the 2 tablespoons of water, top with more orange zest and maybe even on orange wedge for fun 😉

Orange Chocolate Chia Buckwheat Cereal | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #breakfast #buckwheat #chocolate #orange #glutenfree #vegan

I kinda want to eat the screen right now as I’m typing this up Sunday afternoon 😉 I think I need some chocolate! Anyway, I hope this BRIGHT orange and chocolate creamy goodness BRIGHTENS your Monday! And for those awesome beasts out there running Boston today, I am wishing you the best of luck and sending so much love! Each and every one of you will be rocking it, I’m sure! Show everyone every where just how strong, resilient, and beautiful we runners are!

So tell me:

+ Are you a thick and creamy or soupy hot cereal person? My mom and brother like watery oatmeal…so gross! I’ve always had to have mine thick!

+ What’s your favorite stevia flavor? I’ve got to say NOW Foods coconut steviais heaven on earth! I went through that bottle a little to quickly and need more!

*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*

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Comments

  1. Raia says

    Oh, I LOVE buckwheat anything! Definitely featuring this at Savoring Saturdays this weekend. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us, Rebecca!

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  2. Dana Bigman says

    This sounds delicious–love the chocolate/orange combo!–but unfortunately can’t eat buckwheat (I follow the Blood Type Diet and it’s a no-no for Type Bs). Can another grain be substituted? I’m thinking oats or quinoa.

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  5. kimmythevegan says

    OMG! This sounds so good. And the pictures are amazing! Wow – just gorgeous. I could totally just eat it right off of my computer screen.
    I can’t believe I’ve never even heard of Bob’s Red Mill Creamy Buckwheat Cereal. I’m going to try this with just soaked buckwheat groats, but I will definitely track down this cereal. It sounds awesome!

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  7. Diane says

    Thank you Rebecca for linking up this awesome chocolatey orange breakfast deliciousness! This looks so great I want to eat it right now!

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  15. Effie says

    It can be difficult taking great photos of buckwheat and chia, but you have done so! And you had me at chocolate-orange as I love jaffa flavoured foods. Thanks for bringing these to FF#65.

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  18. Life Diet Health says

    So that’s what to do with the buckwheat! 🙂 We love chocolate and orange in our house and this looks like a great breakfast…snack…dessert… 🙂 Thank you for bringing it to Fiesta Friday party.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      You can do everything with buckwheat! But this cereal cut it amazing for breakfast!

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  21. Marla says

    Hi Rebecca,
    Sounds so tasty and healthy – what a perfect breakfast – love the idea of the chocolate and orange flavor together. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      I see you’re a fan 😉 Gotta try some of this buckwheat! It’s so yummy for the mornings!

      Reply

  24. Deborah Davis says

    Hi Rebecca,
    Thank you for sharing your healthy and delicious Orange Chocolate Chia Buckwheat Cereal recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!

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  25. Rachel says

    I’m not a huge fan of hot cereal (usually too many carbs for me) but when I occasionally have oatmeal, I like it with cinnamon. The chocolate/orange combination is a winner with anything though.

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  28. Chaitali says

    I love the chocolate and orange combo! I’ve actually never tried buckwheat. It sounds like something else I should add to my list of things to try 🙂

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  39. Farrah says

    Urgh, watery oatmeal. I definitely love thick + creamy oatmeal! 😀 (I’ve never tried stevia–I need to try that + buckwheat!) This looks all sorts of delicious!

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  42. Amanda Paa says

    i have tried buckwheat in the morning, but i can imagine this porridge is wonderful. I personally like mine really creamy, and i love adding coconut milk as the liquid. have a great week!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      We’re talkin’ hot cereals though. You’ve got to have a preference! Soupy or thick oatmeal?

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      Chocolate complements EVERYTHING! Yum!
      And Yes!!!!!! Dough-like oatmeal! The best 😉 He knows his oats!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      They ARE good for you! Give them a try! They really are amazing for creaminess and texture!

      Reply

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