Easy Buckwheat Waffles: Gluten-Free and vegan

If you’re seeking a delicious and healthy breakfast option, these crispy buckwheat waffles are an excellent choice! Naturally gluten-free and vegan, they are light and perfect sweet or savoury. The buckwheat flour lends them a slightly nutty flavour and enhances their nutritional value, making them a great alternative to traditional waffles.

Unlike regular waffles made with refined flours, these waffles are packed with whole-grain goodness and provide a more complex flavour and texture. Buckwheat is rich in fibre, protein, and essential minerals like magnesium and iron, which makes these waffles not only tasty but also nourishing and satisfying. Whether you are following a gluten-free diet or simply looking to diversify your breakfast routine, these waffles are sure to become a favourite.

Dry Ingredients

• Buckwheat flour – 150 to 170g (about 1 cup)
• Baking powder – 1/2 ts
• Baking soda – 1/2 ts
• Salt – 1/8 ts
• Cinnamon – 1 ts

Wet Ingredients

• Vanilla extract – 1/2 ts
• Maple, or date syrup – 1 tablespoon
• Plant-milk (like almond, oat, coconut or your choice) – 290g (1.5 cups)
• Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – 2 ts
• Melted coconut oil or neutral oil – 1 tbsp

Method

1. Preheat your waffle maker. Combine the milk and apple cider vinegar, then rest it for 5-10 minutes to create a “buttermilk” effect. (I used oat milk, and it didn't get thick but still tasted great).
2. Then add the syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil to the milk mixture.
3. Whisk all dry ingredients together: buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to thicken.
5. Lightly grease your waffle iron (if needed) and pour in the batter. Cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions until crispy and golden brown. Mine take a few minutes on either side.
6. Serve warm with your favourite toppings eg. fresh berries, yoghurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Sue Maree P Tips

• For extra crispiness, let the waffles cook a little longer and then rest on a wire rack instead of stacking them.
• These waffles freeze beautifully! Just reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.