Do you want to try buckwheat groats but have no idea where to start? Aside from making this amazing Pumpkin Buckwheat Bake (which I’ve already made two weeks in a row), you should definitely go the granola route. It’s an easy way to try buckwheat and I promise you’ll love it.
Baking the buckwheat makes it extra crunchy and you can mix it with your favorite granola ingredients. In my recipe, I added unsweetened coconut flakes and lots of cinnamon. I don’t know what smells better in my apartment right now- this granola or the beef bourguignon I’m making in my crockpot. #sodomestic
This granola is particularly great while I’m doing my elimination diet since it is gluten free, grain free, vegan, and made without any refined sugar.
If you’re wondering what this granola is like, let me tell you:
Crunchy
Cinnamon-y
Not overly sweet
Clumpy
Grain free
Gluten free
Vegan
Packed with 10 g of protein per 1/4th cup!
I can’t wait to top some greek yogurt with this crunchy granola or eat it plain with almond milk. I’m grabbing a spoon as we speak!
Have you tried buckwheat? What’s your favorite way to use it?
- 2 cups raw buckwheat groats
- 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut (or brown) sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Add groats through salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine completely.
- Add brown rice syrup through vanilla extract to a small glass bowl and mix until completely combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry mix and toss to incorporate.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
Sarah Grace says
Oh my goodness this looks delicious! I want some right this second.
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I’ll share some with you, Sarah, because otherwise it’ll be gone in just a few days!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
This looks wonderful! Such awesome ingredients and I love that you used coconut three ways!
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I should have figured out how to fit in some coconut butter and coconut water 😉 I love coconut so much!
Almost Getting It Together says
I seriously need to try making granola with buckwheat groat… I’m sure the nuttiness is awesome with coconut.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
This is one of my fav ways to eat buckwheat groats! Hope you give it a try soon!
Real Food, Real Deals says
Wow, this looks great! I love seeing an alternative to oats in granola.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I LOVE putting buckwheat or raw grains like quinoa in granola! It makes them so much better and flavorful!
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I love the crunch it gives the granola too!
Stacey says
This looks amazing! Have you ever made it without the coconut sugar? I usually only bake with rice malt syrup and try not to use other sugar. In fact, for other granolas I make, I leave out the rice syrup all together.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
I haven’t but you could definitely give it a try! Granola is pretty forgiving with substitutes. Good luck!
suzanneholt says
This looks so good! What a great breakfast meal prep for the family!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?