Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Light, fluffy pancakes with just seven ingredients! Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch to cozy up with.

Make them as indulgent as you like with fresh fruit and whipped cream or keep it simple and drizzle maple syrup for classic flavor.

Bring back your favorites from childhood but with a healthy twist!

These vegan buckwheat pancakes have the light, fluffy texture you remember from being little but are swapped to be a bit more allergy-friendly (get the answer to "is buckwheat gluten-free").

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, these buckwheat pancakes are one of my favorites to swap for regular, boxed versions along with these fluffy gluten-free pancakes.

You'll love them because they're:

• Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan
• Easy to make
• A meal prep recipe
• Kid-approved

Ingredients You Need

No wheat flour or apple cider vinegar in these buckwheat pancakes! Which makes them pretty simple to whip up with just gluten-free pantry staples.

Buckwheat flour: for best results use a light buckwheat flour as the darker buckwheat flour blend absorbs differently. Learn more about gluten-free grains.

Almond flour: if you want less-grainy pancakes, opt for almond meal (learn the difference between almond meal and ground almonds).

Arrowroot powder: this helps bind and thicken the buckwheat pancakes without eggs! Cornstarch should work too in theory.

Baking powder: to give the right amount of fluff!

Almond milk: any non-dairy milk will work, we use homemade hemp milk the most.

Maple syrup: use real maple syrup if possible as it gives a much better flavor.

Raspberries: any fruit or chocolate chip will work here, be creative!

Important Teaching Tips

Buckwheat flour is an awesome choice for anyone looking to go gluten-free. Though it has "wheat" in the name, it is actually celiac-safe.

There is light, dark, and sprouted buckwheat flour. For these vegan buckwheat pancakes recipe, opt for light buckwheat flour.

The dark and sprouted buckwheat flour versions absorb more liquid and make the texture of the pancakes thick and chewy.

When doubling the batch, make sure you mix well and mix again before each pour.

The arrowroot powder in this buckwheat pancake recipe helps bind the pancakes but it makes it so that the second half of the batter is denser than the first.

If you stir it for the second batch and notice it's stickier, add 1-2tbs more almond milk.

Personally, I find that you have to make the batches in separate bowls.

Freezing The Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

If ever there was a mom hack it would be having make-ahead breakfasts on hand (here’s our favorite make-ahead breakfast options). Namely, because it makes busy mornings far easier!

Which makes these gluten-free pancakes a wicked meal prep recipe!

I freeze them individually between parchment paper and then reheat them in a pan or in the oven on low (we don't have a microwave). My peanut butter and banana pancakes also freezer-friendly.

How To Top The Pancakes

One of the best things about these vegan pancakes is that you can make them as simple or indulgent as you like.. and depending on the occasion!

A few favorites of ours when we have a special brunch include:

• coconut whip cream
• maple syrup
• dairy-free caramel sauce
• dairy-free chocolate ganache
• chocolate chips

And if you need more indulgent brunch ideas, these PINK vegan crepes work beautifully for all special occasions!

Pancake Molds

You’ll notice in the photos that the pancakes are pretty circular. And in the video, I use a mold. I am obsessed with these circular egg and pancake molds.

Not only do they make the pancakes look better and more uniform but it helps to portion out the batter so everything cooks evenly too!

They’re definitely one of my favorite kitchen tools. Conversely, they're not necessary but still freaking awesome.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

Other Vegan Recipes You'll Love

• Chocolate protein fluff
• Italian quinoa wrap
• Vegan protein cookies
• Sweet potato and black bean bowl
• Tofu scramble
• Candied brussel sprouts
• Energizing vegan protein bar
• Thai quinoa stir fry
• Homemade vegan snickers
• High protein snack recipes
• Healthy breakfast recipes

What’s your favorite pancake topper?