Servings
Font
Back
0 from 15 votes

Buckwheat Pancakes

These buckwheat pancakes cook up fluffy as can be, contrary to most whole-grain pancakes. And if the healthy angle doesn't compel you, the spectacularly nutty taste will. The only special ingredient is buckwheat flour—everything else you probably already have in your pantry.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 to 12 pancakes
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter melted, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup plus more for serving
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups buttermilk (either low-fat or full-fat)
  • mild vegetable or olive oil for the skillet

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 150°F (70°C) or adjust it to the the warm setting.
  2. Whisk together the buckwheat and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, and eggs, then add the buttermilk. Dump the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  4. Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly slick the surface of the griddle or skillet with butter or oil. Spoon the batter onto the hot surface in puddles of about 1/3 cup. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. If necessary, reduce the temperature to medium-low to prevent over-browning.
  5. Using a spatula, slide the pancakes from the griddle or skillet to a baking sheet lined with a clean towel. Cover the pancakes with another clean towel or aluminum foil and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, slicking the cooking surface with a little more butter or oil as needed. Serve the pancakes hot with butter and maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10to 12 pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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