Super Food Balls

I wonder if, quinoa can be used instead of buckwheat groats, as I have that on and already. :)

Buckwheat groats…it’s Kasha  available pretty much everywhere

Joanne, Buckwheat groats look like the old fashioned oats, like grain, bigger than millet!
If you’ve never had buckwheat, you may want to try them first, I’ve never acquired the taste and and find them too strong, very earthy.
Yet my Mom loves them!  Wherever you can find Bob’s Red Mill, you’ll probably find buckwheat.
I substitute foods all the time, since I”m gluten/dairy/soy/grain free, oats would be fine.  Or anything you like that would give the recipe the texture it needs. 
You’re the boss, good luck!!

With the exception of the Buckwheat groats, I have all the ingredients to make this Super Food Ball treat. It sounds great. Would you be able to tell me if there is a good alternative to use that I may have at home to replace the Buckwheat groats? Maybe Oatmeal? I have no idea what the groats are or what they taste like so I may have a bad idea here when it comes to oatmeal. That is why I really need someone’s help here. Thanks, Joanne

You do not have to cook the buckwheat groats?