Buckwheat Porridge with Caramelized Apples — Savannah Bleue | Holistic Nutritionist and Hormone Specialist

INGREDIENTS

Buckwheat Porridge with Caramelized Apples and Coconut (GF, DF)

Serves 1

For the caramelized apples:

1/2 apple, chopped

2 tsp coconut oil

pinch of cinnamon

pinch of salt

For the Buckwheat:

1/4 c buckwheat

3/4 c nut milk or water

pinch of salt

Toppings:

1 tsp raw honey

1 tbs cacao nibs

2 tbs shredded coconut

1 tsp rose petals (optional) — I use these rose buds, and crush the petals. You could also use rose powder and stir it into the porridge. I also saw these organic petals on amazon)

METHOD

For the apples: In a skillet heat the coconut oil over medium low heat. Add the apple, cinnamon and salt and slowly cook the apples until soft and caramelized, about 10 -15 minutes.

For the porridge: Cook the buckwheat by bringing the nut milk or water and buckwheat to a boil. Then reduce to low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. If you like a thinner porridge, you can add a splash of nut milk at the end.

To serve: Spoon the buckwheat porridge into a bowl and top with the caramelized apples, shredded coconut and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional). If you want to be extra, add some c

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NUTRITIONAL NOTES

We always want to eat in a way that keeps our blood sugar stable, which is especially important for our energy, mood, focus and keeping our weight at a natural healthy place. What really helps balance our blood sugar is having fat, fiber and protein at each meal, and avoid meals that are just carbs. So for oats, this is why I add healthy superfood fats like coconut, cacao nibs, and creamy cashew milk. But what about the protein? I always start my mornings with a cup of matcha that has 20 grams of collagen protein (and cashew milk for healthy fats), so I don’t worry about the lack of protein in my porridge. You could also have collagen in the actual porridge, just add it to the porridge while it’s cooking. I highly recommend picking a hydrolyzed collagen which means the amino acids are broken down to a smaller, more easily absorbable amino acids. It also has a better taste. My favorite is from Norcal, which is hydrolyzed and sourced from pasture raised cows - and it literally has no taste, I promise.