A few weeks ago I posted this breakfast on Instagram (follow me here) and so many asked for the recipe! I usually do a whole shoot for recipes but just wanted to get this one up for all of y’all who asked. 

After completing the Whole30 challenge, you do a reintroduction, where you systematically reintroduce the foods you eliminated for 30 days.

The idea is that if there is a certain food that causes you digestive distress, breakouts, bloating, etc., you can identify it, since you’re only adding back in one food at at time.

I’m going to be real honest with you guys.

Eating oats made me so cranky.

(I’m being generous with “cranky”). I felt like I had a ball of lead in my stomach, I didn’t want to talk to ANYBODY (sorry husband), and everything irritated me.

It wasn’t outright a response to gluten, because I had no issues with bread. It was just oats. I even tried it multiple times (sorry to the people who had to be around me those days). This discovery was terrible because I LOVE oats.

These Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats are one of my favorites during the summer, and don’t even get me started on these Creamy Pumpkin Overnight Oats.

I had friends suggest trying gluten free oats, but I wanted to be adventurous and try this Buckwheat Hot Cereal for a change. After a few trial and error sessions, this glorious breakfast was perfected.

How To Make Buckwheat Hot Cereal

Buckwheat hot cereal is so easy to make, but I want to share a few tricks with you.

First, just like oats, this stuff sticks to stainless steel pots. I’ll be honest- I cook my buckwheat hot cereal in a non-stick skillet because it goes WAY faster with a larger surface area. Plus, the non-stick skillet is way easier to wash. AKA no dishes “soaking” for 3 days.

Bring your buckwheat and liquid to a boil, turn it down to simmer, and cover with a lid. It doesn’t have to fit perfectly if you’re using a skillet. Just do the best you can.

Be sure to stir frequently (about every minute or two). This only takes about 6 minutes, so it’s important to keep it moving. Once your buckwheat has absorbed all the liquid and achieved the thickness you like, you’re done!

Want A Protein Boost?

First, An easy way to increase the volume of your hot cereal is by adding in riced cauliflower.

No, you won’t taste it at all. It really does just take on the flavor of what you cook it with! Cauliflower is also an excellent source of Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. Next, you have a few options for adding in a punch of protein to this breakfast.

Egg Whites

Adding in 1/4 cup of egg whites as your cooking adds protein and makes your Buckwheat Cauliflower “Oats” way fluffier!

Protein Powder

Stir in half a scoop of protein powder after cooking to give your “oats” some flavor. I’ve made it with Vanilla Frosting SLAP! protein and Cinnamon Streusel SLAP! protein. This isn’t sponsored, they’re just both THAT good. Check your labels- SLAP is whey protein, which would change the “dairy free” status of this dish.

Collagen

This is a good option if you don’t want to add any taste at all! A scoop of collagen has 9g of protein and is great for joints, nails, skin and hair. I truly did notice a difference in my joints when training for my half marathon last fall.

If you can’t tolerate gluten or just want a new breakfast to try, the possibilities with this Buckwheat Cauliflower Hot Cereal are endless! Enjoy!