Creamy Cashew Buckwheat Bowl – dairy free
If you’re craving something exceptionally smooth and nourishing to kick-off your day, this bowl is it. Meet your new favorite breakfast : a dairy-free, gluten-free creamy cashew buckwheat bowl that’s as easy as it is delicious.
What is it exactly?
It’s a beautifully creamy blend of soaked cashews along with buckwheat groats and raspberries, topped with fresh berries, coconut, nuts and goji, designed to feel indulgent, yet entirely plant-based and vibrant.
Because when you’ve moved past dairy (like me and my family have), breakfasts still deserve to be rich, satisfying and full of flavor.
Here is why you need this in your life
- Creamy texture that rivals any dairy breakfast.
- Completely gluten-free and vegan : perfect for clean-eaters, allergy-conscious folks, and anyone wanting a wholesome start.
- Highly customizable : swap in your favorite fruits, nuts, or superfoods.
- Works with minimal cooking (soak overnight), making it ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches.
- Serious nutrition addition : seed-and-nut based, offering healthy fats, minerals, fibre and energy.
What magic is in this bowl?
In this recipe you have a beautiful ingredients list : cashews, buckwheat groats, few raspberries, a splash of maple syrup if you wish, vegetal milk and vanilla !
Why buckwheat ?
Buckwheat is one of those humble superfoods that I love so much and that deserves more attention. It’s not actually a grain, it’s a seed, naturally gluten-free and full of plant protein, magnesium, and fibre. It has a nutty taste that pairs beautifully with creamy ingredients like cashews. I love how light it feels, yet it keeps you full and balanced for hours. If you are curious to know more, here is a great article.
It’s also incredibly versatile. You’ll find it as groats, flour, or even noodles, very famous in Japanese cuisine. Actually, one of my fav’ pancake recipe is made with buckwheat flour and it adds a delicious nutty and toasty flavor to it.
In this bowl’s recipe, I use plain groats, soaked overnight and blended with cashews and raspberries for a delicious creamy base. It’s amazing how simple ingredients from nature can transform into something so comforting and luxurious.
Creamy texture
The secret is soaking.
When you soak your cashews and buckwheat overnight, you let nature do the work for you. They soften, blend easily, and the result is smooth and luscious without any dairy. It’s one of those small steps that makes all the difference, not just for taste but also for your digestion and nutrient absorption. This is one of the main reason we need to soak nuts, as often as possible.
In the morning, everything is ready to blend. A quick whizz in your high-speed blender, a few seconds later, and you’re rewarded with a velvety bowl that feels like you’ve treated yourself.
Make it your own
Don’t be afraid to experiment. This recipe is meant to evolve with you, depending on the season, your mood, and what you have on hand.
Instead of raspberries, you could add some mango along with cashews and buckwheat when it’s hot outside, or a spoon of cacao and cinnamon for a cozy winter version or even banana.
Every version of this recipe tells a story, and you can make it yours.
My favorite topping formula in this delicious recipe
Now this is where the fun really begins (and this is real for every morning bowl) : the toppings. I usually love :
- a handful of fresh blueberries for color and antioxidants,
- few goji berries for a sweet touch,
- some coconut flakes for a tropical feel, and
- a few roasted hazelnuts for crunch.
Sometimes, when I want to add healthy fat and protein, I drizzle a spoon of almond or peanut butter or add a sprinkle of granola on top.
Toppings are all about creating contrasts : creamy and crunchy, fresh and roasted, cold and warm. And honestly, it’s your moment to play. Choose your toppings the way you’d choose a mood for your day : bright, cozy, energizing.
Prep tip
During the weekend, I love roasting a batch of nuts in the oven and keeping them ready for the week. The smell of roasted hazelnuts fills the kitchen and sets the tone for a calm, grounded morning.
More recipes using buckwheat ?
Try out these insanely delicious recipes :
- Raw cacao buckwheat granola (and it is nut free!!)
- Roasted red bell pepper soup
- Green buckwheat pancake
Healthy creamy cashew buckwheat bowl and…
Incredibly smooth, delicious and easy !
– Healthy greetings from Laetitia –
CREAMY CASHEW BUCKWHEAT BOWL
Ingredients
BOWL
- 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup buckwheat groats (soaked overnight)
- 10-15 raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional), adjust to your liking
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1-2 pinches of vanilla powder
TOPPING
- 1-2 tbsp blueberries
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- Few roasted hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
BOWLS
- The night before, soak 1 cup of cashews in a jar and 1 cup of buckwheat groats in another jar (pour enough water to cover the cashews and the groats).
- In the morning, wash the raspberries (if fresh).
- Drain and rinse the cashews and buckwheat groats. Blend them altogether with the raspberries, maple syrup (optional) and ¼ cup of almond milk until smooth. Add 1 or 3 tbsp of water, if you want it a bit runnier.
- Pour your creamy texture into 2 big bowls.
TOPPPING
- Roast for 7 to 10 minutes a bunch of hazelnuts in your oven, 180°C (optional).
- Remove hazelnuts from oven and let them cool down for few minutes.
- Crush them in a food processor for few seconds and add them on top of your bowls.
- Top with blueberries, goji berries and coconut flakes.
