Vegan and gluten-free Kasha Breakfast Bowl

Name: Vegan and Gluten-Free Kasha Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked kasha; 1 apple or banana (diced); 2 tablespoons almond or cashew butter; 2 tablespoons water (use more if needed); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Maple syrup

This vegan and gluten-free kasha breakfast bowl is a delicious alternative to oatmeal. It is hearty, flavorful, and super easy to make. I love that it takes no time to cook it, and I can play with the consistency.

When I cook kasha for breakfast I add a little bit of homemade almond milk and maple syrup while it is cooking. I make it very mushy and soft, and towards the end of simmering I sprinkle some extra kasha for a bit of crunch. Every time I make a recipe with buckwheat I make sure to save a cup or two for my breakfast.

This recipe is very versatile! I have tried with all the fruits I love, and different nut butters. You can add chopped nuts or seeds instead of the nut butter, and try different seasonings like pumpkin spice mix which works great with pumpkin puree or yams!

how to cook kasha

If you buy raw buckwheat it is a good idea to toast it for about 15 minutes before cooking. Kasha is already toasted, so you can cook using 1 cup kasha and 1 cup water. Cook in medium-low heat until soft and all water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

You can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of plant-based milk towards the end of cooking, stirring to combine, and cooking a few extra minutes to achieve a creamy consistency. Feel free to add other grains to the mix! I love mixing rolled oats or quinoa, it makes a hardy, protein rich breakfast that will give you energy for many hours.

vegan and gluten-free kasha breakfast bowl

These fruits are an excellent alternative to bananas:

apples
berries
mango
papaya
peaches
plums

Also try vegetables such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, and carrots.

Vegan and Gluten-Free Kasha Breakfast Bowl

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, buckwheat, kasha

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

1 cup cooked kasha
1 apple or banana diced
2 tablespoons almond or cashew butter
2 tablespoons water use more if needed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Maple syrup

Instructions

Place kasha in a steamer over boiling water. Steam until warm.
Combine warm kasha and apple in a breakfast bowl.
In a separate bowl mix nut butter with 2 tablespoons of water.
Blend with fork until creamy like a sauce. If needed add a bit more water. Mixture should not be too runny.
Pour peanut sauce over kasha and apples and mix well.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup.