I first read the Buckwheat bake on various healthy living blogs like Edible Perspective and Kath Eats.  I decided to make my own with my ingredients and see what I came up with.  It took a few tries but I finally go it.  I chose not to add any sweeteners like the other bloggers but sweeten my bake with peanut butter and coconut.

Instead of a tablespoon of chia seeds like other bloggers, I used flaxseed meal.  I’ve also used a table spoon of Chia Goodness, a blend of chia seeds buckwheat groats and hint of salt.  During hurricane Irene, I made it with protein powder and posted about it here too!  Once I found a recipe I liked, I decided to shoot a video!  Many healthy living bloggers are fanstastic at taking pictures, I am not the best but I can edit a mean YouTube video.  This video took me longer than usual to edit (mainly because my computer is old) but I’m very proud of the final product.

Are you a subsciber on YouTube?  If not, please subscribe so you know when I upload a new video!  Most of my videos are fitness or weight loss tip videos but I like to spice things up.

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bake (Makes 1 hearty serving or 2 snacks) 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 Buckwheat Groats, Raw – Grind into a flour-like consistency
• 1 Egg White
• 1/2 Banana
• 3 TBSP Vanilla Almond Milk Unsweetened (I used Coconut Milk Unsweetened from So Delicious)
• 1/4 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of Baking Soda
• 1 TBSP Flax Seed Meal
• Optional Toppings Not Included in Nutrition Info: Peanut Butter, Coconut, Fresh Fruit, Jam, Maple Syrup

Directions

Grind up buckwheat groats in a food processor. Add in the baking soda and mix well.  Next add in the banana, almond milk, cinnamon, flaxseed meal, vanilla and egg white.  Grease a microwave safe bowl or ramekin.  Add mixture to bowl.  Top with blueberries or other frozen fruit if desired.  Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or bake in oven at a preheated 350F for 30 minutes.

Vegan option or if you run out of eggs:  Whisk together 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of warm water.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Use in place of egg. 

Nutrition Information: 279 Total Calories, 5g of Fat, 10g of Fiber, 9g of Sugar, 12 g of Protein

Buckwheat Bake Recipe Video