Buckwheat Berry Hearth Porridge (Printable Version)

Wholesome baked buckwheat porridge combined with fresh berries for a nutritious start.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup raw buckwheat groats, rinsed and drained

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
07 - 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced (optional)

→ Spices

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts or seeds
11 - Additional berries
12 - Drizzle of maple syrup or honey

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart ovenproof baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rinsed buckwheat, milk, water, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
03 - Fold in mixed berries and diced apple if using, ensuring an even distribution.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Cover tightly with foil or lid and bake for 35 minutes.
06 - Remove cover, gently stir, then bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and buckwheat is tender.
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm topped with additional berries, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It bakes itself while you shower or read, no stirring required.
  • The texture is somehow creamy and chewy at once, nothing like instant oats.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, cold or reheated.
02 -
  • If you skip rinsing the buckwheat, the porridge can taste bitter and gritty.
  • Don't uncover it too early or the grains won't cook through evenly.
  • If it looks too dry after 35 minutes, add a splash of milk before the final bake.
03 -
  • Toast your buckwheat lightly in a dry pan before baking for deeper, nuttier flavor.
  • Use a shallow dish if you like more crispy edges, or a deeper one for softer texture throughout.
  • Bake two dishes at once and freeze one in portions for mornings when you don't want to think.

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