Pumpkin Buckwheat Porridge

Pumpkin Buckwheat Porridge

Serves 2 60 minute prep time

With a half cup of pumpkin per serving, this high-fiber, energy-packed breakfast bowl will easily tide you over until lunch or beyond. And did you know this carotenoid-rich squash is filled with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium? Sprinkled with chocolate-y cacao nibs and crunchy macadamia nuts, you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soaked buckwheat groats
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 serving French Vanilla Vega One™ Nutritional Shake
  • 1 banana (frozen)
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp cacao nibs

Preparation

  • Soak buckwheat groats in water for at least 1 hour, then rinse well using a sieve.

  • Add buckwheat groats to your blender along with pumpkin, almond milk, Vega One® All-in-One Shake, banana, and spices.

  • Blend until smooth and pour into two bowls.

  • Garnish with nuts and cacao nibs and serve chilled.

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