Blueberries & Buckwheat Groats Pudding

Blueberries & Buckwheat Groats Pudding
(Serves 4-6) Vegan / Raw / Gluten-Free

Today’s blog challenge letter is “B”. We’re all about Buckwheat here at VeganRescue.com today. Because Buckwheat is so nutritious and a Superfood, let talk about it again. As mentioned in my prior posts (Buckwheat Buttermilk Pancakes and Citrus Soba Noodles – despite having wheat in the name, it is not a grain. It is actually a fruit seed related to rhubarb. Buckwheat appears to be a grain but it is a pseudocereal, like quinoa or amaranth. The seeds can be eaten as a cereal or ground up into flour. This recipe utilizes buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is a rich source of fiber, protein, riboflavin, niacin and minerals like copper, magnesium and zinc, great for your immune system. A powerhouse ingredient facilitates calcium absorption so its great for strong bones and teeth. Rich in B-Complex Vitamins – Riboflavin and contains Tryptophan to keep you in a good mood. I even read on Webmd, “Buckwheat is even used to treat diabetes.” Since I’ve made pancakes (breakfast) and Soba Noodles (dinner) already, I wanted to incorporate Buckwheat as a delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups Buckwheat Groats
2 ½ Cups Water
1 ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk (I used Almond/Coconut Blend)
3 Tbsp Chia Seeds
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Shredded Coconut
2/3 Cup Blue Agave Nectar, divided
1 Cup Fresh/Frozen Blueberries
½ Tsp Cinnamon, optional

Directions:
-Rinse Buckwheat Groats in colander, then soak with water in bowl and refrigerate for 5-8 hours (overnight).
-Combine Chia Seeds and Almond/Coconut Milk in a separate bowl and refrigerate also for 5-8 hours (overnight).
-Drain Buckwheat Groats and set aside.
-In a high speed blender (I used my Nutribullet), blend together all of the Chia mixture along with three-quarters of the Buckwheat Groats, Vanilla, Coconut, ½ of the Agave and Cinnamon if using. Blend for two minutes until combined. – Note: You may have to blend in batches if using smaller blender.
-Return to bowl and combine with remaining agave, serve and top with Blueberries. I used frozen Blueberries in this recipe. And I was out of Cinnamon, however, it tastes great without it too. – Enjoy this Delicious Dessert!