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Amazing Gluten-Free Buckwheat Waffle Recipe

Gluten-free and dairy-free buckwheat waffles that are deliciously sweet with warm cinnamon and vanilla—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 9 to 10 Waffles
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cups buckwheat flour 330 grams (or make a lighter flour by grinding toasted groats a.k.a kasha in a food processor)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or date sugar 135 grams
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil (80 grams) plus more to grease the waffle iron
  • 1 ¼ cups canned coconut milk (300 ml)
  • ½ cup dark raisins optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your waffle iron maker on a high heat setting (I use setting 6—7, which is the highest setting on my waffle maker.)
  2. Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Ensure that there are no sugar lumps lefts, and everything is well mixed in with the buckwheat flour.
  3. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and stir in the vanilla extract, coconut oil, and coconut milk.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl containing the flour mixture. Give it a few good stirs until everything is well combined.
  5. Stir in the raisins.
  6. Brush hot waffle iron plates with a little coconut oil and spoon about ¼ cup of the batter onto each waffle iron plate. Close and cook the waffles.
  7. Cook until the automatic light turns green, and the waffles are beautifully browned. 
  8. Use a fork to lift the buckwheat waffles carefully out of the waffle iron—they are very fluffy at this point. Place them on a wire rack to cool slightly—they will get crispier.
  9. Once the waffles are slightly cooled, you can stack them.
  10. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

Notes

  • Helpful Tips:
  • Variations & Substitutions:
  • Buckwheat flour: Instead of regular buckwheat flour, use toasted buckwheat groats (Kasha) and grind them into powder. You can't go wrong with either one. It's just that the batter and the color of the waffles will be slightly different.
  • In both cases, you will get that nutty and aromatic flavor that makes these baked goods unique.
  • A mix of gluten-free flour: Consider mixing buckwheat flour with other earthy and slightly nutty options, such as Teff flour (also gluten-free) or ground gluten-free oats.
  • Sweetener: Brown sugar is very similar in appearance and flavor and can serve as a substitute for coconut sugar. I have even used date sugar in the past or substituted half of the recipe's recommended amount with golden monk fruit sweetener.
  • golden monk fruit sweetener
  • Milk: Feel free to substitute with other plant-based milk to keep it dairy-free. Cashew milk is a great substitute.
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  • For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • If making a double batch, keep the first batch in a preheated oven to keep them warm.
  • If storing, allow the waffles to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container.
  • Bake these buckwheat waffles on the highest waffle setting to get them beautifully brown.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. Reheat in a toaster oven for the best texture. They also freeze very well in sealed, freezer-safe bags. Just pop them in the toaster to warm them up.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1waffle Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 322mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9to 10 Waffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 1waffle
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 322mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.