Gluten-Free Buckwheat Hazelnut Pancakes
Ali Segersten
If you have been following my blog for a while you'll know that I am a big fan of buckwheat. I buy the raw groats and then grind them myself in the dry container of my Vitamix. Raw Buckwheat Groats are soft and can also be easily ground in a coffee grinder if you don't happen to have a Vitamix. The resulting flour is very mild, creating tender, flavorful pancakes or baked goods. The buckwheat flour you find in the stores is made from roasted buckwheat groats, creating a very strong flavor, which most people don't like. Another thing about raw buckwheat is that it has its own binding power. You'll notice as you mix the batter together it becomes rather "stringy" much like a gluten flour. For this reason, it doesn't require any gums, although pancakes never do.
Buckwheat is not a grain, but rather a seed. It actually has compounds in it that help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Learn more about making your own buckwheat flour here.
One of our children's favorite breakfast recipes is the Buckwheat Pancake recipe in my first book, The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. A few months ago I began adding Hazelnut Meal to the batter to add extra protein and flavor (for this pregnant mama). I never measure, because if the first pancake doesn't turn out quite right you can easily adjust the batter. I finally nailed down the recipe to share with you, just in time for Mother's Day!
Buckwheat Hazelnut Pancakes
I like to serve these healthy pancakes with warm Blueberry Syrup. Making your own syrup primarily from fruit cuts back on maple syrup intake and cost (pure maple syrup is expensive!). I think we harvested close to 150 pounds of organic blueberries last summer so we still have ample supply in our freezer. You could make this syrup with strawberries also, if they are in season for you now. I use Bob's Red Mill Hazelnut Meal but you could try grinding your own raw hazelnuts to a very fine meal if desired. Use any milk you prefer in the batter. For this batch I used 1 cup water and 1 cup unsweetened hemp milk.
I usually grind at least three cups of raw buckwheat groats at a time and then store the extra flour in a glass jar in my pantry. Refer to this post on how to make your own buckwheat flour from raw buckwheat groats.
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- Begin by heating a heavy-bottomed 10-inch stainless steel skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat. For cooking pancakes it is really important to let the pan heat on the stove for about 5 minutes before using it. This way your pancakes won't stick. I usually melt the coconut oil or butter in the heating pan at this point.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the wet ingredients and whisk together again.
- Add a little coconut oil, avocado oil, or butter to the bottom of your hot skillet.
- Use a ½-cup measure to pour batter into pan. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds on each side. Adjust temperature if needed. I usually cook mine just under medium heat. Add a little coconut oil or butter in between pancakes and continue to cook until batter is gone.
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About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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