This buckwheat pancake recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes with a lightly sweet and rich flavor. It’s a delicious and hearty breakfast without eggs or dairy.
Buckwheat has a nutty – almost earthy – taste that is so delicious. These buckwheat pancakes are filling, packed with fiber, and take less than 10 minutes of prep.
Ingredients you'll need to make these Buckwheat Pancakes:
- Unsweetened soy milk – You can substitute this for basically any non-dairy milk.
- Apple cider vinegar – Lemon juice also works but may slightly change the flavor.
- Whole wheat flour
- Buckwheat flour – For a stronger buckwheat flavor you can replace the whole wheat flour for more buckwheat flour.
- Wheat germ
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Buckwheat Pancakes
This buckwheat pancake recipe makes light and fluffy pancakes with a lightly sweet and rich flavor. It's a delicious and hearty breakfast without eggs or dairy.
Makes 15 pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 c unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¾ c whole wheat flour
- ¾ c buckwheat flour
- ½ c wheat germ
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and apple cider vinegar then set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Add the vanilla extract to the milk mixture then pour into the dry ingredients. Whisk until well combined, scraping the sides as necessary.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and lightly brush with oil (if needed). Using a ⅓-cup pour the batter into the skillet and let cook for 1-2 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Reduce or raise the heat as necessary until all the batter is gone.
- Serve with a bit of non-dairy butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, then enjoy!
Nutrition
For 3 pancakes: Calories: 208 cal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 858 mg | Potassium: 226 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 7 g |