Sultry chocolate buckwheat pancakes made gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and low-FODMAP. Whip them up for breakfast this weekend!
This post is sponsored by Silk.
Buckwheat pancakes rank high on my highly-curated list of Pancakes Favorites.
What began a few years back as a savory Bacon & Egg Buckwheat Pancakes fiasco morphed into a fruit-topped Buckwheat Crepes obsession before it revamped itself into a banana buckwheat pancakes hootenanny.
What is Buckwheat Flour?:
Buckwheat flour is simply finely ground buckwheat grouts. Contrary to its name, buckwheat is not wheat at all, nor is it related. It is a seed! Plus, it is packed with fiber and antioxidants and also contains easy-to-digest protein.
It also can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and it naturally gluten-free.
The nutty flavor is always welcome in my pancakes, and I find that in the realm of gluten-free pancakes, buckwheat flour holds together super well.
And of course, adding delicious ingredients like cocoa powder and chocolate chips results in a win of epic portions.
Keeping this recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, I used Silk Unsweetened Almondmilk to bring the pancake batter together.
As you may know, almond milk is always my go-to when it comes to preparing pancake batter (as well as many of my baked goods), as I try to avoid dairy when possible, and almond milk has never let me down.
Per usual with my pancake prep, I made the batter for the pancakes in my blender. Of course, you can always use a mixing bowl, but I find tossing everything in a blender and flipping the switch to be the easiest method.
The pancakes are delicious on their own (the goo from the melted chocolate chips is enough to make you swoon), but when drizzled with pure maple syrup fresh off the skillet, they’re sinfully delicious. In an I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-dessert sort of way.
Ingredient Options:
The first time I prepared chocolate buckwheat pancakes, I used a couple large ripe bananas and turned them into more of a banana buckwheat pancake affair.
This approach is always delicious, and if you’re looking for more banana flavor, you can double it up and use two ripe bananas and halve the maple syrup.
If you’re banana-averse, replace the banana with ¼ cup applesauce.
You can replace the pure maple syrup with your choice of sugar-free sweetener if you’d like. I’d start with 2 to 3 tablespoons and go from there.
You can also use agave or coconut palm nectar in place of pure maple syrup.
Enjoy these luscious gluten-free chocolate pancakes!
More Healthy Grain-Free Pancake Recipes:
- Paleo Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Coconut Flour Zucchini Pancakes
- Lemon Coconut Flour Pancakes for Two
- Paleo Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
- Crispy Cinnamon Swirl Paleo Pancakes
Your weekend breakfast plans? In the bag.
Gluten Free Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes
Grain-free chocolate buckwheat pancakes are a delicious breakfast that is paleo-friendly and grain-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients but the dark chocolate chips to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the dark chocolate chips
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil or coconut oil to generously coat the surface (1 to 2 tablespoons).
- Measure 1/8 cup (or a scant 1/4 cup) of the batter and pour onto the hot skillet. Cook until several bubbles rise to the top and the edges of the pancake begin to firm up, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until pancake is cooked through. Repeat for remaining batter (Note: I typically cook 3 pancakes at a time on a 12-inch skillet).
- Serve pancakes with fresh fruit and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1 Pancake (of 12)Amount Per Serving Calories 74Total Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 0gCarbohydrates 15gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 2g
Vicky
Wednesday 10th of April 2019
These sound great but I'm allergic to bananas - can I sub with something else? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
vicky osborn
Wednesday 10th of April 2019
I just did some more reading and I see that you suggested apple sauce. Sorry! Do you think that pumpkin would work with this recipe as I'm also allergic to apples.
Sherna Kopple-Svensson
Sunday 10th of February 2019
These are superb! I used rice milk due to an almond allergy, still fabulous. Added blueberries into batter. My husband (not wheat averse as am I) ate all he "leftovers" and he normally has a very small appetite. Now that's a tribute.
Sherna Kopple-Svensson
Sunday 10th of February 2019
These are superb! I used rice milk due to an almond allergy, still fabulous. Added blueberries into batter. My husband (not wheat averse as am I) ate all he "leftovers" and he normally has a very small appetite. Now that's a tribute.
P. S. Wish for nutrition info and printable on the same page, please (raher than requiring another sheet of paper)
I made these as a pre-Valentine's prelude (we met the week of this holiday on a skiing holiday in another state) but will make often for any day.
Amy
Thursday 13th of April 2017
So excited to try these next week! One question: You mentioned using a mixing bowl would be ok (my blender will be in use for another part of the meal). Can I just use a hand mixer to blend?
Julia
Thursday 13th of April 2017
Hi Amy! Aboslutely, a hand mixer would work just fine! If you'd like, you can mix the wet ingredients together first, then add the dry ingredients in, or vice versa ;) Hope you enjoy!
TRACY HARP
Wednesday 12th of April 2017
We loved these pancakes!! I went to grab my buckwheat flour and found I did not have enough. I ground some buckwheat groats up in my Vitamix. I had never tried that before so I was glad to see how easy it was! The only thing I changed about your recipe was that I used a flax egg (1 T ground flax mixed with 3 T water) instead of an egg since we try to eat plant based/vegan most of the time. Thanks for a great recipe.
Joanne Bruno
Tuesday 14th of March 2017
You can stuff my pancakes full of buckwheat any day! In fact this reminds me I need to make buckwheat pancakes for R...the more whole grains i can stuff in her, the better!