Super Seed Muesli with Hemp Milk

Name: Super Seed Muesli with Hemp Milk
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 cup buckwheat groats; 1 cup chia seeds; 2½ whole pitted dates (optional for added sweetness); 1 cup shelled hemp seeds; ½ cup pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); 4 cup filtered water

Recipe GLPR1bead061709b22

Breakfast

5 min

146 cal

Servings: 20

No-Cook

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A nutrient-dense whole-grain breakfast that combines buckwheat groats with a powerhouse blend of chia seeds, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Create the base muesli mix once and store it for weeks, then prepare individual servings by soaking in liquid or gently heating. Pair with creamy, plant-based hemp milk made fresh in minutes by blending hemp seeds with filtered water and optional vanilla. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan—perfect for a wholesome, sustaining breakfast.

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Ingredients

2 cup buckwheat groats

1 cup chia seeds

2½ whole pitted dates (optional for added sweetness)

1 cup shelled hemp seeds

½ cup pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

4 cup filtered water

Directions

For the muesli base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat groats, chia seeds, shelled hemp seeds, and coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds. If using dates for sweetness, finely chop or pulse them briefly and stir them into the mixture along with the sea salt. Divide among mason jars or airtight containers and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
For the hemp milk: In a blender, combine the shelled hemp seeds, filtered water, and vanilla extract if using. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave as-is for a creamier consistency. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To prepare a serving: Measure 2 to 4 tablespoons of the muesli mixture into a bowl, depending on your desired thickness and appetite. Pour in approximately ¾ to 1 cup of the hemp milk or any other liquid of your choice.
Allow the muesli to soak at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains and seeds absorb the liquid and soften.
Alternatively, for a warm version: Transfer the soaked muesli to a small saucepan over medium heat, adding an extra splash of hemp milk or water to reach your preferred consistency. Stir gently and cook until warm and tender, about 5-10 minutes, adjusting the liquid as needed.
Top with fresh berries, a pinch of cinnamon, or other toppings of your choice, and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Hemp milk is the real cost and availability snag here: you'll need Harris Teeter or Whole Foods, not a standard Charlotte chain run. The base ingredients—buckwheat groats, chia, dates, pumpkin seeds—are available at Walmart and ALDI, but hemp seeds and hemp milk together bump the per-serving cost noticeably; a homemade hemp milk from scratch is cheaper but adds 10 minutes of blending and straining. The 5-minute time is honest for assembly once the milk exists, but this is a make-ahead cold cereal, not a weeknight pivot; it's also designed to serve 20 bowls at once, which suits meal prep but not spontaneous family breakfast. It keeps well for days in the fridge, so batch-making is the real play here.