Instant Pot Buckwheat Groats Recipe

This Instant Pot buckwheat groats recipe is a fantastic and simple way to pressure cook groats to add to breakfast bowls, oatmeal, or for baking! Just cook groats and water together for a few minutes, quick release, and serve for breakfast.

I love adding groats to breakfast bowls with fruit and almond milk, mixed with cinnamon and sugar, or even used in savory recipes. A simple, wholesome, whole grain breakfast you’ll love!

I love the nutty, hearty, and tasty flavor of buckwheat, and I love how easy it is to cook in your Instant Pot. You only need to start with whole buckwheat groats (the fiber-filled unhulled part of the buckwheat) and water.

I had never tried groats before, but my good friends at Cape Breton Northern Tip Charters (who we took an unbelievably cruise with last summer!) challenged me to try groats. And the verdict? We loved them, and they couldn’t be simpler to cook.

This Instant Pot Buckwheat Groats Recipe Is

• Hearty
• Filling
• Easy to Make
• Just 2 Ingredients
• Ready in under 20 minutes from start-to-finish
• A Great Whole Grain Breakfast Option
• Gluten Free & Vegan/Vegetarian

A Breakfast With Buckwheat To Enjoy Every Morning

This buckwheat groats recipe is a fantastic way to start your day on the right foot!  While buckwheat may not traditionally consumed for breakfast, this recipe makes it easy to get your whole grains in first thing in the morning.

After cooking these groats in the Instant Pot, I love mixing in some sautéed apples and cinnamon with almond milk for a great flavor. Check out all our nutritious breakfast recipe ideas!

What’s In These Buckwheat Groats for the Pressure Cooker?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Buckwheat Groats – I love these organic and gluten free whole buckwheat groats – they cook quickly and have a fantastic taste.
• Water or Almond Milk for a creamier texture.
• Add-Ins (Optional) – fruit, nuts, or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

Instant Pot Breakfast Ideas for the Easy Meal Prep!

These pressure cooked buckwheat groats couldn’t be simpler to make!

Of all my kitchen appliances, and I mean ALL of them, my Instant Pot pressure cooker is my most-used! I cook everything in it from beans and legumes, to soups and pasta dishes.

You can get Instant Pots in many sizes, but I like my 8-quart model, which is ideal for batch cooking and meal prep. It also has a quicker pressure-release feature which saves me even more cooking time.

I love that everything can cook in one pot, which makes for way less dishes and hands-off cooking. The Instant Pot is hands-down my favorite kitchen appliance, and actually makes my life so much easier.

How Do I Make Buckwheat Groats in the Instant Pot?

1. To the inner pot of the Instant Pot, add the buckwheat groats and water. Stir well to combine.
2. Seal the lid, and set the Instant pot to Pressure Cook/Manual mode. Cook for 8 minutes. Once finished, allow the groats to naturally release for 5 minutes, then release the remainder of the pressure manually.
3. Fluff groats with a fork. Stir in optional sides: almond milk, fruit, nuts, cinnamon, or butter, and enjoy!

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Instant Pot Buckwheat Groats

Kelly Jensen

This Instant Pot buckwheat groats recipe is a fantastic and simple way to pressure cook groats to add to breakfast bowls, oatmeal, or for baking! Just cook groats and water together for a few minutes, quick release, and serve for breakfast.

5 from 2 votes

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Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, Canadian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup buckwheat groats
• 1.5 cups water
• Optional toppings: almond milk fruit, nuts, cinnamon, or butter

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Instructions

 

• To the inner pot of the Instant Pot, add the buckwheat groats and water. Stir well to combine.
• Seal the lid, and set the Instant pot to Pressure Cook/Manual mode. Cook for 8 minutes. Once finished, allow the groats to naturally release for 5 minutes, then release the remainder of the pressure manually.
• Fluff groats with a fork. Stir in optional sides: almond milk, fruit, nuts, cinnamon, or butter, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 4gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

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