Super Grain Breakfast Bowl (Gluten Free)

This breakfast bowl will definitely be my new go to for a winter breakfast.  I still love my overnight oats for the summer months when I do not need a warm start to my day but these warm super grains hit the spot on cold mornings.

Super Grains Breakfast Bowl 4

This breakfast combines 3 gluten free super grains: quinoa, millet, and buckwheat.  You can definitely make any combination that you like…just make this with quinoa or leave out the buckwheat…the choice is yours.

Super Grains Breakfast Bowl 2

I love these grains as a breakfast cereal way more then the traditional oatmeal.  I feel like these grains stick to my ribs more and keep me full for a longer period of time.  I also enjoy the texture more than rolled oats.  No gummy bowl of oatmeal here.  Each of these ingredients provides its own benefit.

Super Grains Breakfast Bowl 3

Quinoa is not a grain, technically it is a seed.  Quinoa is higher in protein than other whole grains, but it provides complete protein–meaning that all 9 of the essential amino acids we must obtain through our diet, are present.  Quinoa is a better source of iron than other whole grains.

Millet has been a staple in other countries for thousands of years but here in the US we have been mostly feeding it to birds.  Millet has a good amount of protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and potassium.  It is considered very easy to digest and has less phytic acid (which can interfere with mineral absorption) than other whole grains.

Buckwheat is not at all related to wheat and is actually a seed.  Like quinoa, buckwheat provides complete protein.  Buckwheat raises blood sugar levels slowly because the carbohydrates are broken down and absorbed at a slower rate.  This will give you a steady supply of energy and leave you feeling fuller for longer.

Super Grains Breakfast Bowl

I love combining all 3 of these of these seeds for this breakfast bowl since they each bring something to the table.  Make a jar of the 3 seed mix and keep it in your pantry so you can make this breakfast bowl in a snap.  What a great way to start your day!

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Seed Mix
  • 1 Cup milk of choice or water I used almond
  • 1-2 tsp raw honey
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Maca Powder optional
  • 1 Tbsp full fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp chopped almonds or your favorite nut
  • 1/2 banana peeled and sliced
  • Optional Add Ins: Chia seeds hemp seeds, fresh or frozen berries, raisins, dried currents, goji berries, unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan over medium heat cook the seed mix and milk.
  2. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the seeds are soft about 10-15 min.
  3. Add in the honey, cinnamon, and maca.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  5. Drizzle with coconut milk and vanilla.
  6. Top with nuts, banana, and optional add ins.
  7. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Choose organic when possible.

 

Servings 6
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Quinoa any color- I mixed white and red here
  • 1/2 Cup Millet
  • 1/2 Cup Buckwheat Groats

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a jar.
  2. Cover with an airtight lid.
  3. Give the jar a few shakes to mix the seeds.
  4. Store in a dry place.

 

 

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  1. OOPS..!! Just mixed equal parts of seeds before I saw your recipe for the seed mix. Will it be alright…or should I add more quinoa to the mix??

    1. Hi Sharon,

      It would be alright. The quinoa just has a bit more of a softer texutre which is why I prefer to add more quinoa than the others but it will not be bad. Let me know how you like the mix. Thanks.

  2. I love the taste of the buckwheat in there. It makes the quinoa less boring. Thank you. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes, I am loving everything I’ve tried so far.

  3. Hi,

    What about soaking these items first. I think I have read that some or all of them need to be soaked first. Can anyone comment on that, and also give directions?

    Thanks!