I wanted to create a gluten free waffle for folks who can’t eat gluten to enjoy but more than that – an easy waffle anyone can make for themselves or their gluten-free friends. Buckwheat flour is widely available and makes for fantastic crepes, pancakes and now waffles!
I never feel great after eating pancakes and they’re a lot of work when you don’t have a griddle, so they automatically become the main. I stopped making them when I stopped eating gluten. The problem is, I really love a bit of something sweet alongside a full breakfast. Enter the waffle – mix, pour and forget! I whipped these together in less than 15 minutes! They’re perfectly crispy on the outside and unbelievably fluffy on the inside. They reheat perfectly in the toaster.
Makes 8-1/2 cup waffles
2 cups buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground flax + 1/3 cup water, mixed to form a gel
2 cups non-dairy milk (plain or vanilla)
1/2 cup canola oil (or melted non-dairy margarine)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Create a well and add the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Set aside. Turn on the waffle maker. You’ll want a thick batter, but you can thin it out with a little more non-dairy milk before cooking. Cook each 1/2 cup waffle for about 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup or whatever you like.
Ohhh this looks good 🙂
I just have to say these are amazing. I haven’t had a waffle in YEARS due to allergies… but these ones are so great! and my kids love them, too. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed them! I love how simple they are and how the buckwheat adds a touch of sweetness.
made them tonight for the first time and they were way Dark. What did I do wrong?
I have no way of knowing what went wrong, unfortunately. Your waffle iron was too hot? Your buckwheat flour is more toasted than the one I use? I wish I could help, but your guess is as good as mine.
I’ve been looking all over for an easy, simple buckwheat waffle recipe like this!
I’m so glad my recipe search brought me to your blog, I love the name and I’ll definitely be saving as many recipes as I can.
Thank you so much! I love these waffles and appreciate you stopping by!
I just made these this morning! Thank you for such a great, simple recipe. These were absolutely delicious and crisped up nicely!
I added a little bit of pumpkin spice mix and vanilla extract to mine, which worked out well.
Thanks again!
Wonderful! I do love a bit of vanilla in there sometimes. I’ll have to try a mixed spice one time.