Fermented Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes (Kid’s friendly & no baking powder/soda)

Have you ever tried gluten-free buckwheat pancakes? I know it might sound a bit unusual, but if you are looking for a healthier recipe for pancakes that is gluten-free, kid’s friendly, easy to make, plant-based, and made with only natural ingredients, then you found the right recipe!

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YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE, HERE IS WHY

• NATURALLY GLUTEN-FREE;
• MADE WITH 5 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS;
• NO BAKING POWDER;
• NO BAKING SODA;
• NO EGGS;
• KID’S FRIENDLY.

Buckwheat naturally has its taste, which for many can be strange initially, and I totally understand that. It’s fantastic to discover different flavors, especially from these natural products. Our taste is slightly damaged, and we must remember how raw food tastes due to all the chemical substances and artificial products used in food production.

Today, I encourage you to try this recipe and discover the new deep and rich flavor that buckwheat offers. Before we jump to our recipe, I would love to tell you more about the nutritional facts of using buckwheat because it has a lot of benefits, and your body will love you for that!

WHY BUCKWHEAT IS GOOD FOR YOU?

Buckwheat is amazing. It has so much to offer. Along with all the cooking possibilities, it has a lot of nutrients that will help your body and support your health!
Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. It’s low in calories and provides a lot of nutrients. Buckwheat is rich in bioactive compounds like proteins, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and more.

In that recipe we use 100g of buckwheat groats. This will provide for you:

• 92 kcal
• 3.38 g protein
• 2.7 g fiber
• 19.9 carbohydrates
• 7 mg Calcium (Ca)
• 51 mg Magnesium
• 88 mg Potassium

Source of information: here and here

The health benefits of soaking buckwheat grains

Soaking grains is the healthiest way to get and absorb all nutrients. Here are a few points that might interest you regarding health benefits.

Improved digestion: Soaking or sprouting can help to break down anti-nutrients such as phytic acid. Phytic acid can bind to minerals, which makes them difficult to absorb; therefore, soaking or sprouting legumes helps to improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

Increased nutrient availability: Sprouting or soaking can also increase the bioavailability of certain nutrients, such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins. The sprouting and soaking process can activate enzymes that break down proteins and carbohydrates, making them more accessible for the body to absorb.

Reduced anti-nutrients: Soaking or sprouting can reduce the levels of anti-nutrients such as lectins and tannins, which can interfere with nutrient absorption and cause digestive upset in some people.

Improved glycemic control: Sprouting can also reduce the glycemic index of certain foods, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent spikes in insulin.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES?

STEP 1:

Prepare 100 g of not-roasted buckwheat grains. Drain them and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour water into the bowl to fully cover the grains.

Soak buckwheat grains in a bowl or a glass container. This fermentation process should last at least 8-12 hours. You can place it in a fridge if your environment is too warm. Cover grains with water (about 2 cm above). It’s essential to refrain from rinsing them the next day because the fermentation process and all needed bacteria developed there.

You can see how they absorbed the liquid and increseed in size.

STEP 2:

The next day, as your grains ferment, they are ready to use!
Do not rinse them, but keep everything together. Put soaked grains into the mixing blender with the ingredients and blend until smooth consistency.

At this stage, you can try and taste if you are satisfied with saltines and sweeteners. I would not add more honey or liquid sweetener because it can dilute the pancake batter.

Did you know that you can eat raw-soaked grains? I love adding soaked buckwheat groats to a smoothie to boost its nutrient value and add extra proteins because buckwheat contains a lot!
Soaking by itself makes the grains easier to digest and helps keep most nutrients. The best way to eat grains is to moisten them for at least 8 hours, boil only a few minutes, and then turn off the heat.

STEP 3:

Preheat the frying pan. You can pour some oil for the first pancake to start frying. You can make the following pancakes without oil. On low heat, fry them for about 30 sec on each side.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PUMPKIN VANILLA SAUCE?

Wow.. this is probably the tastiest sweet pumpkin sauce I have ever made and tried. I can’t say how well these flavors combine and how peanut butter works with all other components. I hope you will try it because it can be a great addition to sweet crepes, waffles, ice-creams (you can freeze it in special ice-cream containers and have it in that way!), or have it with your morning porridge.

Catch the creamy pumpkin millet porridge recipe here!

STEP 1:

If you are not using store-bought pumpkin puree and want to make it yourself (which I support wholeheartedly), you can cook pumpkin or roast it. For the better taste, roasting wins here. Cut pumpkin (Hokkaido works best here) into cubes and place it on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle salt on top and pour olive oil. Then massage it with your hands and roast it in a preheated oven (180 C) for about 40 minutes or until you notice caramelization. Once the pumpkin is done, blend it in a food processor and reserve 1 cup for the sauce recipe.

Mix all ingredients in a high speed blender until the consistency is smooth.

FINAL STEP:

Assemble your pancakes. This is the best moment to enjoy what you just made. I hope you will enjoy that recipe. I can tell you, it’s perfect for kids to incorporate more nutrients into their diet yet still keep it interesting, and yummy!

Let me know in the comment section bellow if you tried it and if you liked it!

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I hope you will enjoy these gluten-free buckwheat pancakes and get inspiration from today’s post. Let me know in the comment section below if you tried it and liked it. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to write me. I would love to connect with you and help you even more!  
Domi