Description
Discover the versatility of buckwheat with these wholesome, gluten-free recipes for every meal—from hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners and sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 cup buckwheat groats
- 2 eggs or flax eggs
- 1 cup milk or plant-based alternative
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Assorted vegetables (for stir-fry or salad)
- Spices: cinnamon, vanilla, garlic, salt
- Optional add-ins: berries, nuts, seeds, dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- For breakfast pancakes or waffles, mix buckwheat flour with eggs, milk, coconut oil, and leavening. Cook on a griddle or waffle iron until golden.
- To make porridge, simmer buckwheat groats in milk with banana and vanilla until creamy.
- For granola, roast groats with coconut oil, honey, nuts, and cinnamon until crisp.
- Cook savory pilaf by sautéing onion and garlic, then add groats and broth. Simmer until fluffy, add spinach or mushrooms.
- Use cooked groats in salads with roasted veggies, feta, and lemon dressing.
- For bread, combine buckwheat and almond flour, psyllium husk, baking soda, vinegar, water, and salt. Bake until set.
- Prepare sweet snacks like brownies or muffins using buckwheat flour, cocoa, banana, eggs, and sweetener.
- Make crepes or cookies with buckwheat flour, milk, eggs, and optional flavorings like vanilla or peanut butter.
- To store, keep groats or flour in a cool, dry place and rinse groats before cooking.
- Use buckwheat for weekly meal prep by cooking a batch and adding it to various meals throughout the week.
Notes
Buckwheat is a gluten-free, high-protein seed ideal for sweet or savory dishes. Toast or soak groats before cooking for better digestion and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Recipes
- Method: Mixed Preparation
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: buckwheat, gluten-free, healthy, breakfast, dinner, baking