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A plate of golden waffles topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries sits on a white surface, surrounded by a small pitcher of syrup, a bowl of mixed berries, cutlery, and a checkered napkin.

Vegan Buckwheat Waffles (Gluten-Free)

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  • Author: Elaine Gordon
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 (2 waffles) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Description

These buckwheat waffles have quickly become the most requested breakfast in my house. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and so delicious that no one would ever guess they are vegan, gluten-free and made with a flax egg!

Ingredients

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Flax Egg

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons water

Waffles

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour, hulled or unhulled (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Prepared flax egg

Instructions

  1. Make the flax egg. In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for at least 5 minutes,until thickened and gel-like.
  2. Preheat your waffle iron. Plug in and preheat your electric waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. I love this nonstick, non-toxic waffle iron. If your iron is not nonstick, lightly grease both sides with vegan butter or avocado oil before adding the batter.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add the wet ingredients. Add the non-dairy milk, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and prepared flax egg. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Cook the waffles. Add about 1 cup of batter to the center of your preheated classic waffle iron, or adjust the amount based on the size and style of your waffle maker. Close the iron and cook according to your machine’s instructions. Cooking time will vary depending on your waffle iron and how crisp you like your waffles. Mine takes 4-5 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove. Once cooked, gently lift the waffle from the waffle iron using a fork. Transfer to a paper towel or wire rack to allow excess steam to escape. The waffles will continue to crisp slightly as they cool.
  7. Repeat. Continue with the remaining batter until all waffles are cooked. This recipe makes about 2 large classic waffles (with 4 sections), depending on the size of your waffle iron.
  8. Serve warm. Top with vegan butter, maple syrup, vegan cream cheese, chia jam, fresh berries, nut or seed butter or your favorite fruit compote.

Notes

Hulled buckwheat flour is lighter in color and has a more mild flavor, which is especially nice for kids or anyone new to buckwheat. Unhulled buckwheat flour will be darker in color and have a stronger, earthier flavor.

The waffles may feel soft right when they come out of the waffle iron, but they continue to crisp as they cool.

These waffles are perfect for freezing and then popping in the toaster for an easy breakfast!

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Breakfast

Find it online: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/vegan-buckwheat-waffles-gluten-free/