Happy Friday everyone!! How are we all doing on this lovely day??
I’m doing great, and that probably has something to do with the fact that I’m about to make someone very happy with a shopping spree, AND I’ve just tried a fun, NEW breakfast!
This morning, I decided I wanted to test out another one of my new iHerb.com products, which led me to choose the Bob’s Red Mill Organic Creamy Buckwheat.
As I was cooking up my new breakfast this morning, I learned some pretty interesting facts about creamy buckwheat.
Did you know…?
- Creamy Buckwheat is a fruit, not a grain, and is wheat free.
- It is one of the best plant sources of protein.
- It’s total dietary fiber content is largely soluble fiber, which is said to help lower cholesterol.
Pretty neat, right?
I cooked my buckwheat on the stove, the same way I would oatmeal, using the following measurements and ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dry buckwheat
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 mashed banana
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- Cinnamon
- Raisins
- Tiny blob of PB
To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to feel about this stuff to start, but I am now totally a fan! I found that the buckwheat takes on the flavors of what you add to it very similarly to oats. The texture is thicker and creamier than any oats I’ve ever made, but this was also the first time I added chia seeds to anything cooked on the stovetop, so I’m sure that had something to do with it. Talk about, stick to your ribs!
I’m now really looking forward to having more buckwheat breakfasts. Really excited.
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Giveaway Winner Announcement!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered my $50.00 iHerb.com Shopping Spree. Our lucky winner for today IS…
Molly!
Congratulations, Molly! Please email me at sweettoothcourtney[@]gmail[.]com so we can set you up to start shopping!
**Don’t forget! Everyone can still head over to the iHerb.com site and get $5.00 off your first order by entering the following coupon code at checkout: SAZ564.
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Question for the Day:
Couldn’t think of one…so let’s share anything that’s on your mind!
Tara @ The Game of Life says
That looks like a great breakfast! I am always trying to find things with more protein!! What are chia seeds though?
Courtney says
Remember chia pets? It’s those! Haha…but they’re a great source of Omega-3’s and fiber. If you leave them in liquid, they’ll actually for a gel-like consistency. Pretty cool! :)
Grace says
I haven’t added chia seeds to anything cooked either but it looks yummy!
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
I love adding chia seeds, it makes things puff up and get super thick!
Molly Carter says
Thanks, Courtney! I can’t wait to get to shopping. It’s what I do best, after all. ;)
Alessandra says
Random question but where did you get your coffee mug?? It’s ADORABLE!!! :)
Courtney says
Thanks! It came from Kirklands. :)
Khushboo says
Can imagine what a shame having to reduce your intake of oatmeal so I’m glad you found an alternative :)
Allie @ Healthy Balance, Healthy Life says
Mmm that buckwheat looks awesome!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Love the fluff of that buckwheat breakfast. I wish I was that disciplined with my spoonfuls of nut butter – try like 4x that much! ;)
Kristen says
Creamy Buckwheat is a fruit!!! really?!?! i never would have thought
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
I still haven’t tried buckwheat! I will be on the lookout, it looks delicious :D