Mocha Buckwheat Pudding (Vegan | GF | High Protein)

Delicious, super smooth and chocolaty – this mocha buckwheat pudding can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or a healthy dessert!

Breakfast is my most favourite meal of the day by far! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if I could I would eat breakfast foods for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. I wake up looking forward to it, so I wanted to share with you my current favourite breakfast that’s easy to make, balanced and tastes so good.

A lot of people seem to struggle with breakfast ideas, especially breakfasts that are healthy with good amounts of protein, fibre and healthy fats. I recently rediscovered buckwheat pudding, which I hadn’t had since making this blueberry buckwheat pudding. It’s almost like I forgot buckwheat pudding was a thing! I’m surprised it isn’t more popular and hasn’t yet gone viral on instagram or TikTok. Let’s see if we can change that 😉 

If you’ve never tried buckwheat pudding (aka buckwheat smoothies), then you are missing out big time. Most recipes I’ve seen online have been in the form of a smoothie, but I prefer to make mine with more of a pudding consistency. It’s super thick and delicious. In fact, I would happily eat it, or even serve it as a dessert. It’s that yummy and thick, just like a pudding. 

You soak the buckwheat over night so when it’s time to blend, it turns into a silky, smooth gooey consistency. A consistency that goes perfectly well with chocolate. To make this buckwheat pudding more interesting, I decided to add in some instant espresso powder. After all it is for breakfast, and if you are going to have a caffeine boost, then it’s best to have it earlier in the day so it doesn’t affect the quality of your sleep at night.

Like with most of my breakfast recipes, I try to add in a good source of protein to make it more filling and to help control blood sugar levels throughout the morning into the afternoon. That’s why I like to add protein powder to my breakfasts. It’s an easy and convenient way to add a good serving of protein.

Each serving contains 32g of protein and 8g of fibre – not bad for something that tastes like a luscious dessert! You definitely need to give this mocha buckwheat pudding a try. It really is like eating dessert for breakfast! 😀 

What you need to make this mocha buckwheat pudding:

Buckwheat groats – buckwheat groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant. It’s naturally gluten-free and a great source of protein, fibre as well as some vitamins and minerals. It’s not the same as buckwheat flour, which is ground from the seed hulls. You can find buckwheat groats in most major supermarkets or online. 

Banana – I used a frozen banana to give the pudding a thicker texture, but also means you don’t have to chill the pudding in the fridge and can dig straight in! 

Protein powder – I use a vegan chocolate or vanilla flavoured protein powder. It’s such an easy way to get extra protein into my diet, especially first thing in the morning. As well as being essential for cell structure, cell growth/repair, enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters, it also helps balance out meals. It’s digested slower in the gut meaning energy is released slowly helping avoid a glucose spike (followed by a sharp dip), but also makes us feel fuller and satisfied for longer. 

Nut butter – I also always make sure I have a source of healthy fats in my diet. Like protein, healthy fats balance out meals and make them more satisfying. Almonds are also a nutrient power house, so why not.

Cocoa powder – Baking powder is a great source of antioxidants. It’s a great addition to breakfasts like porridge and smoothies if you like to start your day with something sweet. 

Coffee – I add a little bit of instant coffee (or you can add an espresso coffee shot) to add a hint of coffee. If you don’t like coffee, you can omit. If you do add an espresso shot, you’ll need to reduce the amount of milk you add so the pudding doesn’t end up too runny. 

Milk – Any kind of milk will work to help bring everything together. 

This mocha buckwheat pudding is:

• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Healthy
• High protein (with 32g per serving!) 
• A great source of fibre (8g per serving) 
• Great for breakfast
• Great as a healthier dessert
• Or a post workout snack.
• Taste like a dessert whilst feed your body! 

Mocha Buckwheat Pudding

Delicious, super smooth and chocolaty - this mocha buckwheat pudding can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or a healthy dessert! With 32g protein and 8g fibre per serving - not a bad way to start the day 😉

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Soak time 8 hours hrs

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Servings 2

Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 frozen banana
• 100g buckwheat groats not buckwheat flour!
• 2 tbsp almond butter or nut butter of choice
• 2 scoops vegan protein powder
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 120ml milk of choice

Optional toppings

• Berries
• A sprinkle of granola
• A drizzle of nut butter

Instructions

 

• Add the buckwheat to a bowl, then cover with water and leave to soak overnight .
• Drain and rinse the buckwheat, then add to a blender/food processor along with the other ingredients and blend on high until smooth. 
• Serve immediately, or store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 84mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9g

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