Pumpkin Buckwheat Porridge
Serves: 2
Prep: 60 Min
November 2014

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 Oneâ„¢ 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
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Soak buckwheat groats in water for at least 1 hour, then rinse well using a sieve.
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Add buckwheat groats to your blender along with pumpkin, almond milk, Vega One® All-in-One Shake, banana, and spices.
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Blend until smooth and pour into two bowls.
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Garnish with nuts and cacao nibs and serve chilled.
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