This Warm Buckwheat Pear Breakfast Bowl is the perfect breakfast on a cold, crisp morning. It's as quick and easy to make as oatmeal, but in my opinion has more flavor and a more pleasing texture. I top this gluten-free cereal with some sliced juicy pears, peanut butter, cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup! Other comforting breakfast ideas include my Vegan Blueberry Date Oatmeal, Blueberry Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl and Strawberry Rhubarb Overnight Oats.

What is Buckwheat?
You might be surprised to learn that buckwheat is not wheat, so it does not contain gluten. It's technically not even a grain, but rather a seed that is harvested in a similar manner to wheat. Because of it's nutritional benefits and composition, buckwheat is often classified as a whole grain and I am a huge fan!
Buckwheat also has a delicious, slightly nutty flavor. It's texture is slightly chewy, yet creamy and soft, making it super satisfying.
Nutritional Benefits of Buckwheat
- high in fiber (1 cup = 4 gms)
- contains a type of resistant starch that helps prevent rapid rises in blood sugar (especially beneficial for those with insulin resistance or diabetes)
- considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids (1 cup = 5 gms protein)
- contains antioxidants which help reduce inflammation
- clinical studies suggest that consumption of buckwheat can help reduce blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Warm and Comforting Breakfast
Last winter I spent a few days up at a friends ski-house house in Windham, NY.
Unfortunately, because I was born with the world's worst set of knees, I don't ski. My husband and I went out for breakfast while our friends skied, and I ordered a hot bowl of buckwheat cereal to warm me up. I was so impressed with how comforting and delicious it was, I knew I needed to write a blog post about it this year. And of course, as a dietitian, I can't help but love the fact that buckwheat makes a healthy breakfast that's extremely nourishing.
Bob's Red Mill makes an abundant selection of healthy whole grains cereals like buckwheat, so I was easily able to find it at the supermarket.
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this Warm Buckwheat Pear Cereal Bowl recipe.
Add Your Favorite Toppings
The combination of pears and peanut butter in this recipe, is a dream. But of course the list of toppings you could substitute is endless. Here are some other combos I enjoy (and with each I usually add just a touch of sweetner, either maple syrup or brown sugar):
- apples + raisins + greek yogurt
- berries + coconut + greek yogurt
- figs + almond butter
- dates + pears + peanut butter
Warm Buckwheat Pear Breakfast Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup buckwheat cereal
- 1.25 cups water
- 1 pear sliced
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup can use alternative sugar free substitute or no sweetener, if desired
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the buckwheat cereal, water and salt.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until cereal has softened and most of the water is absorbed.
- Top with sliced pears, cinnamon, peanut butter and maple syrup (if desired).
Notes
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Nutrition
I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.
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