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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Easy Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

    Published: Jun 14, 2020 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    This Easy Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes recipe is made with naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour and sweetened with maple syrup! 

    Buckwheat pancakesIn need of a healthier pancake recipe? You've come to the right place. 

    Although the name doesn't sound it, buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free. Not only that, it boasts a nutritional profile that is pretty pleasing as well.

    Buckwheat pancakes stack

    What is Buckwheat Flour

    While not wheat nor even grain, buckwheat flour is made from the ground kernels of the flowering fruit of the buckwheat plant. And though buckwheat is technically a seed, the Whole Grain Council considers it whole grain.

    What are the nutritional benefits of buckwheat?

    Buckwheat is high in fiber, protein, and contains all eight amino acids. It also offers a good dose of magnesium, copper, zinc, and manganese. 

    Buckwheat pancake stack

    Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes Ingredients

    Buckwheat's strong flavor usually makes it a good candidate for using with other gluten-free flours. In this buckwheat pancake recipe, utilizing only buckwheat flour with the other ingredients strikes a nice balance. 

    Here's the major ingredients you'll need:

    • Buckwheat flour (light or dark)
    • Ground flaxseed
    • Almond milk
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Maple syrup
    • Coconut oil or vegan butter
    • Vanilla extract
    • Ground cinnamon

    Buckwheat pancakes with syrupWhat is the difference between light and dark buckwheat flour?

    Light buckwheat flour is made from hulled buckwheat while the dark variety is unhulled. Its coloring is more similar to sorghum flour. Dark buckwheat flour has a speckled appearance and also contains a higher amount of fiber. 

    Either flours can be used in this recipe, but I prefer the light flour in these pancakes and in other gluten-free baking.

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    Buckwheat pancakes

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    Buckwheat pancakes stacked on a white plate.

    Easy Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

    This Easy Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes recipe is made with naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour and sweetened with maple syrup! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 small pancakes
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 2 flax eggs 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup + 4 tablespoons light buckwheat flour or dark buckwheat flour (195 g)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Prepare your flax eggs and set aside. Measure your almond milk and add the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together. Add the almond milk mixture, flax eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until batter is smooth.
    • Allow the batter to rest for 5-8 minutes while you heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
    • Spray skillet with cooking spray. Make a small test pancake before using the rest of the batter.
      Using a ¼ measuring cup slightly less than full, pour batter onto skillet and let cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear and the sides have firmed. Flip and cook again until bottom has slightly browned, about another minute. Remove cooked pancakes from skillet and repeat with remaining batter.
    • Serve with maple syrup and other optional toppings such as fruit, vegan butter, coconut whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Alene

      February 25, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      They're great! I am on a fodmap diet to determine whats wrong with me. Everything in this recipe is low fodmap! I used lactose free milk and 2 eggs, just because they were good for my diet. Maybe the batter was a little loose so my pancakes were freeform. I know flax eggs thicken better. That was probably the difference. Thank you!

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      • Tessa

        March 02, 2022 at 11:55 am

        Thank you, Alene!!

        Reply
    2. Holly

      April 04, 2021 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I made these for Easter morning breakfast, served with bananas and blueberry compote. So delicious and guilt-free compared to the last pancakes I made with gluten-free flour! I love that buckwheat has both protein & fiber. These pancakes are my new go-to weekend indulgence!! Thanks for creating such amazing (and simple) recipes :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 09, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply

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