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    Home / Recipes / Breakfasts and Brunch

    Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles

    Jun 19, 2019 · Updated: Nov 21, 2023 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    Chocolate buckwheat waffles are gluten-free, vegan and packed with protein. The waffles are delicious, healthy and easy to prep ahead of time, and even freeze to be heated in a toaster as you need them.

    Chocolate Chunk Buckwheat Heart Waffles (vegan, gluten-free)

    Buckwheat waffles are easy to make, freezer-friendly, gluten-free and made with only a few ingredients. They are easy to make ahead and freeze. Then, remove what you need and put them in the toaster, perfect fast breakfast!
    I made mine chocolate and into a heart shape, but you of course can leave off the chocolate, and use a regular waffle maker. Really doesn't matter.

    Do you want hearts? I own this heart waffle maker, but it appears to be unavailable now. So here is another heart waffle maker from the popular brand dash.

    This recipe is also awesomely gluten-free which is important to me because I'm not so sure gluten is all that great for any of us.

    How Healthy are Buckwheat Waffles?

    Buckwheat, which is the main ingredient in these waffles, is super healthy. First off, buckwheat is not a nut. It actually a gluten-free whole grain. The flavor is sort of like almonds. And it's super nutritious: ¼ cup of buckwheat flour contains 4 grams each protein and fiber.

    You can use actually buckwheat groats in this recipe, but soak them overnight first to remove any bitter resins, then put them in the blender or process to blend up into a batter before adding the other ingredients.

    Heart buckwheat waffles on a navy dish with fruit.

    You can find buckwheat groats in the bulk grain area in healthy markets like Whole Foods. Or you can get them on Amazon - look for the Bob's Red Mill brand.

    I prefer using buckwheat flour which is getting easier and easier to find, and still presents that wonderful earthy nutty flavor that straight groats do.

    How to Make

    Stir together the dry ingredients - buckwheat flour, cacao, baking powder. Add in the plant milk, syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Blend or stir up by hand until you have a pourable batter.

    I know waffles can be tricky. Both the machine and the batter can cause issues, but I am happy to say at least this time for me both this batter and this waffle maker produced perfect waffles !

    I also have another gluten free waffle recipe in my cookbook, Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients. It is an avocado and oat flour waffle on page 43. Check it out!

    Here is another popular gluten free recipe of mine that uses buckwheat, chocolate buckwheat flourless brownies. This recipe is no bake and actually uses soaked buckwheat groats and the result is amazing!

    Tips To Make

    Waffles can be tricky, depending on the waffle maker and amount of time you stir the batter. So get to know your own waffle maker to be sure you can get a great result. Most waffle makers require that you rub them with olive oil the first time only.

    Regarding the amount of time needed to stir these waffles, stir just until blended so that are not rubbery.

    Because these are buckwheat waffles, I would not advise that you swap the flour. You can however, choose to not make them chocolate - just leave off the cacao powder and add a bit more vanilla.

    I hope you love my buckwheat waffles. I am a firm believer that gluten-free recipes are actually good for every one!

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    Chocolate Chunk Buckwheat Heart Waffles (vegan, gluten-free)

    Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles

    Created by Dee Dine
    Chocolate buckwheat waffles are fun, delicious and gluten-free because I’m not so sure gluten is good for any of us.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
    Servings 8
    Calories 91.25 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cups buckwheat flour
    • ¼ cup cacao powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ cup plant milk
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 2 tablespoon cacao nibs for 'chocolate chunks'

    Equipment:

    • 1 heart waffle maker
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    Instructions
     

    • Stir together the dry ingredients - flour, cacao, baking powder. Add in the plant milk, syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Blend or stir up by hand until you have a pourable batter.
    • Stir in cacao nibs for a bit of chocolate crunch, not too many though or they will melt and stick to the waffle maker surface.
    • When I first bought my heart waffle maker, I rubbed olive oil over the surface and through the nooks and crannies, and then rubbed it off again. I am told this 'seasoning' is only needed once.
    • I know waffles can be tricky. Both the machine and the batter can cause issues, but I am happy to say at least this time for me both this batter and this waffle maker produced perfect waffles ! The outside was crunchy and inside moist. I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know in comments if you make them!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91.25kcalCarbohydrates: 13.2gProtein: 2.06gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 3.32gSodium: 33.17mgPotassium: 167.62mgFiber: 2.09gSugar: 3.36gCalcium: 63.29mgIron: 0.87mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Elena

      January 20, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      So so yummy waffles!!! Perfect recipe as following healthy diet!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        January 23, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Glad you like them, Elena! Thanks for the feedback! Dee

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    2. Ela

      October 22, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Love your heart shaped waffles! And how clever of you to use buckwheat flour. It's an amazing and healthy flour. 🙂
      Much love, Ela

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      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        October 27, 2018 at 1:13 pm

        So happy you like my waffles Ela, thank you for stopping by! Dee xx

        Reply

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