I love making healthier versions of the classics. This recipe is a healthier alternative to Vegan Waffles just like my Vegan Buckwheat Crepes are a healthier take on my Vegan Crepes. I’ve developed a great appreciation (and expertise) for recipes with buckwheat.
What Are Buckwheat Waffles?
Buckwheat Waffles are like my classic vegan waffles recipe but made with buckwheat flour. Buckwheat flour is an amazing flour to use in vegan buckwheat recipes. Like quinoa, buckwheat is one of these forgotten ancient grains – technically seeds – that is also gluten-free and a nutritional powerhouse loaded with all the essential amino acids. Buckwheat is a complete protein, ideal for anyone on a vegan lifestyle to load your body with all the amino acids it needs to function. So after sharing some delicious French buckwheat flour crepes last year, here is a waffle buckwheat recipe for you.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make crispy, light buckwheat flour waffles are a few basic ingredients:
Buckwheat Flour – My buckwheat flour is light in color because the brand I used is made from unroasted buckwheat groats. Some brands are darker in color because they are made of roasted buckwheat groats. Whatever you pick, the amount of flour stays unchanged, and the result will be delicious. Baking Soda and Baking Powder – it’s essential to use both baking soda and baking powder. Unsweetened Almond Milk – or any plant-based milk like coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. Apple Cider Vinegar – Vinegar adds acidity that helps the baking soda make its effect. Maple Syrup – Or any other liquid sweetener such as coconut nectar or agave syrup. Vanilla Extract – For the taste. Melted Coconut Oil
How To Make Buckwheat Waffles
It’s so easy to bake with buckwheat that once you try and enjoy its earthy flavor, you won’t stop.
Serving
You can serve these buckwheat waffles for breakfast topped with some of the delicious toppings below:
Peanut Butter Coconut Yogurt Berries – fresh or thawed Banana Slices Vegan Butter Maple Syrup
Storage Instructions
These vegan gluten-free waffles store well in an airtight container placed in the fridge for up to 4 days. The precooked waffles lose their crispiness in the fridge. But you can fix that as you rewarm the waffles. Try a bread toaster, the waffle iron, or your air fryer. Air fry the waffles for 2-3 minutes at 350°F (180°C) or until they are crispy. You can also store the waffle batter uncooked in the fridge, in a bowl covered with a silicone lid. The batter will last 2 days uncooked. Bake the waffle in the morning in the hot waffle iron. The last option is to freeze the cooked waffles and thaw them at room temperature the day before.
Allergy Swaps
Below I listed some allergy swaps to make this recipe suitable for everyone. But keep in mind that this waffle recipe is already naturally:
Egg-free Dairy-free Vegan Gluten-free – buckwheat flour has no wheat as its name may confuse you. It’s fully gluten-free flour.
However, you may want to make the waffles:
Oil-Free – Swap the oil for unsweetened apple sauce or dairy-free yogurt or pumpkin puree. Sugar-Free – Omit the sugar or replace it with sugar-free pancake syrup or sugar-free crystal sweetener like erythritol. Vinegar-Free – Swap vinegar with orange juice, lemon juice, or lime juice.
Below are the answers to your most frequent questions about baking buckwheat flour waffles.
More Buckwheat Flour Recipes
Below are some more healthy vegan gluten-free recipes to try using your buckwheat flour.
