Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes – Easy, Raspberry & Gluten-Free

A simple, gluten-free breakfast recipe the whole family will love! These vegan buckwheat pancakes are the most like “Aunt Jemima” pancake mix my hubby remembers! The buckwheat pancake recipe contains minimal ingredients making it a wonderful allergy-friendly breakfast idea. While they’re not as decadent as my paleo chocolate pancakes, these gluten-free buckwheat pancakes are light and delicious in their own way!

Just like any other family, we love to indulge in pancakes for breakfast. However, my hubby is very much set in his ways and regular box pancakes are one of them (*eye roll*). Though he will purchase other boxed varieties, he is not up to making them from scratch,

In fact, initially, he wouldn’t even try these gluten-free buckwheat pancakes until my girls started requesting them (take that! haha). Not only does he now make them, but he also loves them. In all honestly, this vegan buckwheat pancakes recipe is most similar to the old school Aunt Jemima ones which is why they’re a huge hit.

They’re light, easy to eat, and simple. Likewise, it’s a bonus they’re dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! All I do now is whip up a huge batch of the dry ingredients and keep it in the cupboard. That way hubby just has to add almond milk and syrup and he’s good to go!

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Choosing Buckwheat Flour For The Gluten-Free Pancakes

Buckwheat flour is an awesome choice for anyone looking to go gluten-free. Though it has “wheat” in the name, it is actually safe for celiacs and completely gluten-free.

Specifically, I have come to learn (the hard way of course!) that there’s quite a difference between light buckwheat flour, sprouted, and dark. Learn more about baking with buckwheat flour but know that for this recipe, dark flour doesn’t work as well.

It makes the batter too thick and the pancakes dense. Thus, make sure that you pay attention and grab light buckwheat flour or sprouted from your health food store.

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!

These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes are awesome for just that! I freeze them individually between parchment paper and then reheat in a pan or in the oven on low (we don’t have a microwave). My peanut butter and banana pancakes also freezer wonderfully.

I love having pancakes on stash because I have kiddos obsessed with them. Thus, it makes busy mornings less stressful. 

The Texture & Notes For The Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

One thing to note when doubling the batch is to mix and mix well. Indeed, 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.

Personally, I find that you have to make the batches in separate bowls. Particularly, if you simply double the batch in one bowl it doesn’t mix and firm up as well.

Also, since the arrowroot binds these pancakes, also make sure to mix completely so it can do its job. Otherwise, it almost sinks to the bottom of the bowl and then the first few pancakes end up runny.

Topping The Strawberry Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

Our toppings range by the day and what kind of morning we’re having. If we’re in a rush, syrup it is, however, I do like to indulge with pancakes and so I love topping them with a bit of extra coconut milk as well as syrup.

However, our favorite toppings are a mish-mash of:

• extra coconut milk or coconut whip cream
• maple syrup
• enjoy life chocolate chips (dairy-free and gluten-free)
• 2-ingredient chocolate syrup (cacao powder + maple syrup)

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.

Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes Ingredients

• • Light or sprouted buckwheat flour
  • Almond Flour
  • Arrowroot powder
  • Baking powder
  • Almond milk
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Raspberries

Grab all the ingredients and my favorite brands from my pantry staples.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Large mixing bowl
• Large pancake pan
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Circular egg and pancake molds

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Buckwheat Pancakes

A tasty recipe for indulgent mornings! These gluten-free pancakes are most similar to the old-school boxed ones we all remember. Easy to make and easier to eat!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 182 kcal

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• 1 cup buckwheat flour
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1.5 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus more for topping
• 1/2 cup raspberries

Instructions

1. Spray a large pan with nonstick spray and turn pan to just above medium heat.

2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together well. Ensuring no clumps.

3. Add in the almond milk and syrup and whisk again thoroughly.

4. Let the batter sit for 3 minutes so that the arrowroot powder can bind it together.

5. Mix in the raspberries.

6. Pour mixture into pan using the egg mold as a guide. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until the sides are starting to brown.

7. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking until heated all the way through (about two more minutes).

8. Top the pancakes with your favorite syrup or nut butters and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Makes 8 pancakes.

Grab all the ingredients and my favorite brands from my pantry staples.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Strawberry Buckwheat Pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 86mg4%

Potassium 308mg9%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 155mg16%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you’re looking for a healthy, light & tasty pancake recipe, this is it! Likewise, these raspberry, gluten-free buckwheat pancakes make the perfect addition to your morning and will not only keep you full but give you a health boost too! Perfect for busy mornings (just grab and freeze!) or lazy Sunday brunch. 

What’s your favorite pancake topper?