Vegan buckwheat pancakes

Vegan buckwheat pancakes

vegan buckwheat pancakes stacked

This Saturday is going to be my first ever experience of watching cricket live (well, at all). Duncan, who is a cricket obsessed Aussie boy, has been looking forward to this match for over a year. Him and his friend managed to get tickets and I was chuffed for them. Unfortunately, his friend Adam has bailed on him less then a month before the event and no other cricket obsessed friend could make it at such short notice!

I really felt for poor Duncan, he was crestfallen, so I sheepishly volunteered my humble company…I said that as long as I can bring a picnic and read a book, I will come. Duncan said yes and only then he informed me that the match could potentially last 8 hours (I mean EIGHT HOURS!!!) and there is a chance that a ball can go into the crowd and I might get hit. Thanks a bunch, Adam!!! Duncan was a bit hurt by the fact that I said that 8 hours is taking the piss, but I am like ‘Duncan, 8 hours of anything is just way too long’.

Don’t get me wrong, when we first met I did make an effort to learn more about this interesting game of standing around and bowling at each others’ heads (that’s what it looks like to me anyway), but the impossibility of understanding this game quickly became clear. Everything seems to be called a ‘wicket’!! I stopped trying after that and just got used to seeing cricket trivia on my phone (we share a Google account). So anyway, we are going and it’s meant to be fairly warm, so, perfect picnic weather. I am also bringing a book and the Saturday Guardian as I intend to catch up on my reading, apparently it is the done thing so it’s all within the rules, right? I shall report back next week…

So that’s our main weekend plan. On Sunday, we might treat ourselves to pancakes as we have not had any in a very long time. I’ve been tracking my food in a bid to correct my excessive snacking and emotional eating and it made me more aware of unwanted calories, so in the past two weeks I’ve been quite restrained. For breakfast, I would have a skinny (half water, half almond milk) oatmeal with strawberries and a smidge of maple syrup instead of lashings of maple syrup and a generous sprinkling of chopped nuts.

While it’s been good to be good for a while and I can already see the results on the scales, I have a hankering for a stack of hot pancakes with a mountain of strawberries and that’s what I’m having this weekend. My tracking app won’t be happy, but I sure will be! It is sometimes worth breaking the rules to stick to the rules, am I right? Well, that’s my ‘dieting’ philosophy anyway 😛 – total deprivation has never really brought about any lasting change.

vegan buckwheat pancakes making

vegan buckwheat pancakes mixture

vegan buckwheat pancakes cooked

vegan buckwheat pancakes stack pouring syrup

makes
10 pancakes
PREP
10 min
COOKING
15 min
makes
10 pancakes
PREPARATION
10 min
COOKING
15 min
INGREDIENTS
BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES

  • 2 tbsp runny (100% nuts, no stabilisers) almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to serve
  • 125 g / 1 cup buckwheat flour (ensure it’s gluten-free certified if allergic to gluten / celiac etc.)
  • approx. 220 ml / 1 scant cup almond (or other plant) milk
  • ½ tsp (gluten-free if required) baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder*
  • ½ tsp lemon or lime juice
  • vegetable oil, for frying

TOPPINGS

  • fresh fruit
  • chopped nuts of choice
  • thick vegan yogurt, to serve (optional)

METHOD
BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine nut butter, maple syrup and buckwheat flour.
  2. Whisk in approximately 220 ml (just under a cup) of plant milk. The exact amount of milk depends on the flour, I have found that different brands have slightly different absorbency levels. You want the batter to have a thick but spoonable consistency (and also when adding extra plant milk, bear in mind that a thicker batter produces thicker / fluffier pancakes).
  3. Heat up a medium non-stick frying pan on the stove, but be careful not to get the pan too hot as the pancakes will burn before cooking in the middle.
  4. Just before you are ready to fry the pancakes, add baking soda, baking powder and a few drops of lemon juice (acid in combination with baking soda makes vegan pancakes fluffy) to the pancake batter. Be sure to mix these ingredients in really well.
  5. Brush the pan with a bit (I found that ½ tsp is enough if you’re using a non-stick pan) of oil using a silicone brush.
  6. Ladle scant ¼ cup of the pancake batter per pancake. Cook each pancake for about 3 minutes (until tiny bubbles appear on the surface and burst) on one side and then flip. Cook for 1 minute on the other side. Take care not to overcook the pancakes as they will be dry.
  7. Keep the cooked pancakes in a stack in a warm oven while making the rest. Serve with fresh fruit, maple syrup, chopped nuts and a dollop of vegan yoghurt if you wish.

NOTES
*You can halve the amount if you wish, but it will make the pancakes less fluffy.

These pancakes are based on this recipe.

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NUTRITIONAL INFO
calories
92
5%
sugars
3 g
4%
fats
4 g
6%
saturates
1 g
3%
proteins
2 g
5%
carbs
13 g
5%
*per pancake
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REVIEWS & QUESTIONS
Maria:
Was feeling a bit extra today so I mixed in miso, cacao powder, cinnamon and used hazelnut butter instead of the almond butter.
It was utterly delicious especially garnished with yogurt and stewed blueberries. Thanks alot for the amazingly fluffy pancakes :D
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks Maria and your concoction sounds absolutely to die for! x Ania
Janneke:
This recipe is a lifesaver and a revelation! Soft and fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside. Better than ordinary pancakes, I'd say! Due to recently discovered food intolerances, most grains are off the menu, as well as dairy and eggs. But I love me some good pancakes! Substituted the maple syrup for agave, used cashew butter instead of almond, and 2½ tsp baking powder instead of baking powder + baking soda. Works a dream! Extra great with some blueberries thrown into the batter.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks so much for your kind words, Janneke! I am delighted to hear that you were able to enjoy these despite your newly diagnosed allergies - so sorry, that must be hard to navigate initially! Oh, and if you like blueberries in your pancakes (me too!!), try this recipe- it's probably one of my personal favs (I make it with buckwheat flour all the time). Ania
Lisa Lansing:
These pancakes are delicious! 10/10 will make again (and again). :)
    Ania
    Ania:
    Aw, thanks so much Lisa! I am delighted to hear that they were such a hit with you. And thanks so much for taking the time to review, I really appreciate it. x Ania
Aoife:
Fluffiest vegan pancakes I’ve ever made! Great recipe!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you, Aoife! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed them! x Ania
Catalina:
Made these for me and my 16 month old - we both loved them. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks so much, Caralina! I'm really happy to hear that! x Ania
Jennifer Kumar:
These were so good! I made them with pecan butter- best recipe I’ve found. Thank you!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks Jennifer, I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed these and thank you for taking the time to let me know - I really appreciate it! Ania
Persian Cat:
Great Recipe!! Thanks
    Ania
    Ania:
    My pleasure! Ania
Jaclyn:
Best fluffy buckwheat pancakes I’ve tried given our food sensitivities! We can’t take almond butter so subbed with 2 tbsp oil; subbed lemon juice for 1/2 tsp diluted citric acid (1/2 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water). I use a stainless steel pan so had to use maybe a tsp of oil initially. Cooked over medium low heat until lots of bubbles burst (saw that tip in your previous post I think). Mine took 1.5 mins before flipping over for another min. None of my pancakes stuck.
Thank you for the recipe!
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks so much for your lovely review, Jaclyn! I'm delighted to hear that they worked so well for you and that you enjoyed them so much. Ania
Jan:
I really like the pancakes, but they stick to the pan when cooking, so donn't come out pretty. Any recommendations for not sticking.? I put oil in the pan and heated it before putting batter in, but alas, terrible sticking ):
    Ania
    Ania:
    Hi Jan,
    I'm glad you enjoy these. As for the sticking, could it be your pan? Non-stick coated pan is preferable when you don't want to use a lot of oil, while stainless steel pans, for example, tend to make things stick even if a fairly large amount of oil is used. Secondly, could it be that you are trying to flip them too soon, before the first side has been 'sealed' enough? Also, heat the pan up first, then put the oil (let it heat up) and then pancake batter. Hope this helps. Ania
Rebecca:
Made these pancakes this morning, completely wonderful recipe that worked perfectly. I had to substitute wholewheat flour for buckwheat, and agave syrup for maple syrup, but it still worked without any issues.
Every recipe that I’ve made of yours has been amazing. You have created the most wonderful array of vegan recipes that work every time and always taste fabulous. Thank you so much for putting all the time and effort into your recipes, I truly appreciate it.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Great to hear that you enjoyed it, Rebecca! And thank you for letting me know - much appreciated! Ania
MyKitten:
I am going to make it this weekend for sure. Loves this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you for your kind words and my pleasure! x Ania
Raju Shahi:
Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipes
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thank you, my pleasure. Ania
Himalayan Cat:
Hey Ania, Great Post! Delicious Recipe
    Ania
    Ania:
    Thanks!
Mummy Cat:
Images look delicious! looking forward to make this..Your blog name is very funny..thanks for sharing great recipes
    Ania
    Ania:
    You are welcome, I hope the pancakes hit the spot! Ania
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