hello luvs!
again we are so happy to see more and more of you doing planks! we are so proud! keep up the great work. we hope to make a video of us doing our 5 minute plank today.
today we have a recipe that was inspired by our Tone It Up girls and all their beachy Hawaiian inspired bikini series workout videos. plus they requested us to create some Hawaiian flavored recipes. we were up to the challenge.we have a few ideas up our sleeves.
buckwheat is a favorite of ours. as you can tell we have made several recipes using buckwheat from our chocolate milk buckwheat cereal bowl ,kiwi buckwheat fruit cereal bowl to as simple as mixing buckwheat with some form of milk and chia seeds. we even love buckwheat so much we put in our crackers, they provide such a great crunchy texture!
we love buckwheat groats because they can be enjoyed raw or cooked. both ways are delicious and super easy to do. we do soak our raw buckwheat groats for a few hours and rinse really well. we find it helps with our digestion. check out how we sprouted them.
Hawaiian inspired buckwheat pineapple banana coconut cereal recipe.
we wanted to make a naturally sweetened milk that would be rich and creamy. so mixing coconut milk with a banana together came to mind. and this happens to fall in line with our Hawaiian theme breakfast bowl.
we know pineapple is a key Hawaiian flavor as well, so we thought tossing in some fresh pineapple chunks would be a nice addition. if you are wanting even more flavor you could add in some coconut extract (about 1/2 tsp) to the milk mixture or maybe even some rum. oh la la why not start the morning with a little kick?
a healthy nutritious cereal made with wholesome ingredients
each bite is a mouthful of Hawaiian deliciousness…pineapple…coconut..mmm
why eat buckwheat?
- good source of protein
- contains 8 essential amino acids
- rich in vitamins and minerals like B2, B5, vitamin E, and calcium
- slow release carbohydrate
- if sprouted, the complex carbs turn into sugar, which the body can burn more efficiently than the starch
- helps decrease cholesterol
- buckwheat is not wheat, but a seed
pure2raw recipe: Hawaiian buckwheat coconut banana pineapple cereal (mostly raw, gluten free, vegan, sweetened naturally, soy free, peanut free, corn free)
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: zero
serves 1-2
ingredients:
- 1/2-3/4 cup raw buckwheat groats, soaked, and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced into pieces (whatever size you prefer)
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (optional just adds in more fiber and Omegas)
- 1-2 tbsp coconut flakes (for topping)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- coconut banana milk (recipe below)
pure2raw recipe: coconut banana milk
- about 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1-2 small – medium bananas (depending how sweet you like it)
- water if you would like to thin milk out (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp or so of rum (optional)
directions to make the banana coconut milk:
place coconut milk with banana into blender and blend to smooth. add in additional flavorings if desired. and if you find the milk to0 thick for you liking, add in some water or more coconut milk to thin it out.
once you have your coconut banana milk made and buckwheat groats soaked and rinsed. place your buckwheat into a bowl. pour as much milk as you would like over the buckwheat. add in your chia seeds.
then top with pineapple slices and coconut flakes. and drizzle with coconut oil.
enjoy!
making buckwheat as your base for cereal is a great way to add in more ‘raw’ foods into your diet and easy way to eat more gluten free. a win win in our book.
now who wants to go to Hawaii with us? we are dreaming of a vacation there already. plus we got our Tone It Up Beach Babe dvd series coming our way…whoop, whoop.
who else loves buckwheat? if you have not tried buckwheat, would you?
have a wonderful Thursday everyone!
we got some more moving to do these next few days as Lori and Gary have to be out of their old condo. and the plumber has made progress over at the bakery!! yay. some of the stress in our lives is coming down. plus Lori’s Wedding festivities start in 1 week!!
till next time,
xoxo
pure2raw twins
L&M
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Fresh pineapple sounds amazing right now…in fact I have some on the counter ready to cut up!
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free recently posted..Chocolate Chia Pudding
yes it does! we have been enjoying some pineapple lately. yum enjoy yours
Oh my!! This looks so yummy!!!!! Thanks, i’ll try it this week!
I have seriously been loving fresh pineapple on my oats lately! So good. This looks so delicious and creamy! Definitely going to try this one out soon!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Planks and Volume Eating!
I kid you not, I made something almost exactly the same last week but without the pineapple, so I know this would be a winner! Loving your photos here.
Heather @ Fit Mama Real Food recently posted..handful sports bra {giveaway}
Awesome Heather!!
Random question… Where did you guys get your spoons from? They are so adorable!!
Emily I think they are from Crate and Barrel.
I do like buckwheat..i have been really wanting to make a granola breakfast cereal with it..maybe once we get moved in to our new place and settled..buckwheat is packed in a big box right now!
I love banana and coconut..great combo!!
TIU girls are amazing!! I have been doing their Beach Babe DVD series the last two days and I am loving it!!! The Under the Sea workout was super fun too!
i love drinking this juice: pineapple + granny smith + mint. it is so refreshing and great for your skin! reduces redness/inflammation from the bromelain. i’ve never had buckwheat before but i am going to give it a try as you know
tonight i’m trying natto! i hope it doesn’t stink too badly!
This looks really yummy! I will have to try this sometime : )
Sarah Jane @ The Fit Cookie recently posted..Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looks like a lovely taste of summer – pineapple + coconut is one of the best things about summer
Also, I love raw buckwheat as ‘cereal’, I can’t believe I’ve forgotten about it until now! Loving your photography, as usual.
Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover! recently posted..WIAW – Meal Change and Lentil Patty Recipe!
mmm that looks absolutely delicious!!
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This sounds great and looks so tropical! I grew up in the town that has one of the two biggest buckwheat producers in the world—my friend is a manager there so I get unlimited quantities of it if I want….Yum! My fave thing to do when I’m eating it is to make cereal mixtures (with gojis, cashews, coconut and coconut milk is good!)
Lisa recently posted..Pizza Flavored Coconut Flour Flatbread Grilled Cheese {Recipe Update}
This breakfast looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it! I love buckwheat, but I’ve never had it as a cereal before. I don’t have any pineapple, but I do have some ripe mangos. Maybe I’ll try a mango version.
I’ve never had buckwheat before…do you not have to cook it?
Danica @ It’s Progression recently posted..The Bride-to-be Pressure (and the new fad diet)
no raw buckwheat groats can eat eaten raw no cooking needed just as longs as you soak and rinse them beforehand.
I love buckwheat, I haven’t had it in waaay too long! Thanks for the recipe! Have a great day girls
Lisa recently posted..Cocoa Almond Butter
I’ve been loving the buckwheat based Chocolate Crispies from One Lucky Duck, but hoping to figure out my own version – thank you for the soaking tip (i havent done that in my past experiments oops)!!!
Looks great, I love pineapple! And I’m always looking for new breakfast ideas. Also wanted to say, everytime I do a plank, I think of you girls! Thinking of your fab abs, helps me hold longer! Haha!
Good morning, Ladies!
Your post about buckwheat is so timely. Just yesterday I was in the health food shop looking for buckwheat. I told the lady I wanted it for fiber and carb content. She said I couldn’t eat it as is – it would need to be soaked for days and then boiled for a half hour. You said you soaked them, but not for how long. I’m curious – how do I prepare buckwheat for something like muesli?
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Hi Rihanna – I’m not the twins (obviously) but maybe I can help. I usually soak raw buckwheat groats in about three times the amount of water overnight, then rinse well and drain before dehydrating until crispy (about 4-5 hours).
Nada (One Arab Vegan) recently posted..Cupcakes Gone Curry! Indian-Inspired Spinach, Chickpea-Almond Savoury Cupcakes
Buckwheat is totally one of my all time favourites! I love it raw, such a lovely texture and earthy, nutty flavour. Anything with tropical flavours is always a win for me… this would be great with mango too
YUM.
Lou recently posted..making healthy normal.
Wow, yummy! I love that you were invited to develop some recipes and rose to it in such style!
I do like buckwheat, but it doesn’t like me back, unfortunately.
Good luck on all your moving busyness!
love
Ela
Ela recently posted..Who’s for Dinner? (HAWMC)
Ahh this looks amazing – and I have all these ingredients!! Must try.
Paige @ Running Around Normal recently posted..Heaven Moments
I love buckwheat, looks like yummy recipe!
Jessica Nazarali (@JessicaNazarali) recently posted..Guess Who’s in Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine?
Are they super crunchy since you don’t cook them? I’ve never had buckwheat before. And beautiful photos!
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Homebrewed Kombucha and New Stevia Flavors Giveaway
Katie – no that are too crunchy since we left them wet. but if we dried them out, yes they would be very crunchy
Hi, Lori and Michelle! Just wondering, do you have any digestion issues when you mix fruits with other foods, especially nuts & seeds? I don’t follow food combining but I noticed some patterns lately. Do you guys ever notice any differences when you combine certain food items together? Thanks!
Stephanie, we try not to worry too much about food combining. we are aware of it and try not to have fruit with nuts and seeds, just occasionally like this recipe here. We normally just have fruit in our smoothies after we workout. But yes some days we notice certain foods not going well together, but not every day. Just one of those things just happens every now and again. Hope this helps answer you question.
yeee, so many exciting things happening all at once – and I can’t believe the wedding is almost here!
I love buckwheat, mom used to make it for us (similar to this!) when I was a kid. no Hawaiian flavors that I recall, which would have been appropriate since my dad is from Hawaii!
Kris recently posted..easy vegan cut out cookies {our new house}
Also buckwheat is a perfect source of dietary fiber! Loving your recipes!
Guess what i had for breakfast…. your recipe! It was so yummy!! I’ll surely do it again!
) Thks!
Your pictures are awesome!!! Perfectly captured the Hawaiian Essence
Did you know that buckwheat is rich in Sulphur too? I use it in my practice often because sulphur helps calm the nervous system which is really helpful for people dealing with anxiety, ADD and ADHD.
Lauren recently posted..Toxic Tampons?
Oooh this looks so yummyalicious! I love all the flavours you’ve used here. Happy weekend lovelies! xo
Heathy recently posted..Gluten Free Pancakes
Wow, this looks amazing, ladies!
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit recently posted..Cardamom Vanilla Porridge + Exciting News!
how I long for pineapple…
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This recipe looks delish!! For how long should I soak the buckwheat for this recipe??
thanks
Congrats on your wedding!! I’m sure you’re still celebrating right now!
If one is going to bake with buckwheat, does one still need to soak the groats? I don’t have a dehydrator, so I guess I must use the oven to dry them. And if I’m going to bake with them anyway, I guess it doesn’t matter at what temp I dry them at?
thanks
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