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Fabulously Healthy Buckwheat Pancakes
25 min
Breakfast
Freezer-friendly
One-bowl / one-pot
10 ingredients or less
Budget-friendly
Servings
(4 pancakes per serving)
Total
25 minPrep
5 minCook
20 minSwap out
soy
tree nut
Free from
peanut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Pancakes
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2ripe bananas
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1 Tbsp (7g)ground flaxseeds
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1 cup (240ml)unsweetened soy milk†
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1 tsp (4.6g)baking powder
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1 tsp (2.6g)ground cinnamon
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¼ tspsalt
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¼ tsppumpkin spice mix (optional)
Toppings
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1 cup (150g)fresh mixed berries
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Serves well with
Make your own
Directions
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. If your batter seems too runny, let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Preheat a non-stick large pan over medium heat, and add some oil. When hot, dollop about 2 Tbsp of batter into the pan, using the back of your spoon to shape the batter into round pancake shapes.
- When lightly golden on the bottom, flip, and let cook on the other side.
- Add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- †Nutrition tip: aim to use plant-based milk that is fortified with calcium.
- This recipe has been updated from its original version.
Storage
- Best if enjoyed the day they are made, but they also freeze well with parchment paper in between each pancake so they don’t stick together. If frozen, enjoy within 1 month.
- To reheat from frozen, pop in the toaster or oven to defrost and enjoy.
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Plate method
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Grains & Starches 20%
• buckwheat flour
Proteins 25%
• ground flaxseeds
• unsweetened soy milk
• almond butter
Fruits & Veggies 55%
• ripe banana
• fresh mixed berries
Calcium
• unsweetened soy milk
Fat
• ground flaxseeds
• almond butter
Nutrition info
Focusing on numbers can harm our relationship with food. Instead, our philosophy is to Nourish the Cells & the Soul. For specific nutrition needs due to a medical condition, consult a dietitian or physician. While we strive to provide accurate nutritional information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. See our disclaimer for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is buckwheat flour?
Buckwheat flour is a naturally gluten-free alternative to regular wheat flour. It has a slightly nutty flavour and is packed with nutrients, making it a popular choice for wholesome baking and cooking.
Is buckwheat gluten-free?
Yes, despite its name, buckwheat isn't related to wheat and is gluten-free. If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, double-check food labels for cross-contamination warnings.
What can I serve with buckwheat pancakes?
They can be served with any of your favourite toppings! For a classic and sweet breakfast, we love fresh berries, banana slices, and a drizzle of syrup. You can also add nut butter to yogurt for an extra boost of flavour and nutrition. For a savoury twist, top the pancakes with avocado, sautéed mushrooms, grilled veggies, or tofu scramble.
How do I store leftover buckwheat pancakes?
Buckwheat pancakes are best enjoyed the day they're made, but they also freeze well with parchment paper in between each pancake so they don’t stick together. If frozen, enjoy them within 1 month. To reheat, simply warm them in a toaster or microwave until heated through and enjoy!
What makes buckwheat pancakes healthy?
Buckwheat pancakes are a nourishing meal option, partly because they're high in fiber, which supports digestion and helps you feel full for longer. They also provide a wholesome source of protein and minerals like iron, magnesium, and manganese to support overall health. For a balanced start to the day, consider topping your pancakes with fruit and nut or seed butter!
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These are really good! I have made them twice now and topped with different fruit.
I love this recipe! Refined sugar free, buckwheat instead of the usual flour, I add some blueberries and top it with yoghurt and Nut butter. The perfect breakfast, also for toddlers!
I tried making this with my cousins and it was amazing experience making and eatting it. Thanks a lot for the recipe. Lots of love 🫶🏻
It looks delicious, I can wait to make them and some other recipes, as soon i get the ingredients.
I am trill I found you guys.:)
These are the best gf pancakes ever 😁 I've made them so many times and they are my weekly Monday breakfast staple 😁 I also add choc chips, blueberries and top with cacao granola and fruit, soo good 🤤Also a big hit with friends.
Really delicious pancakes! 😋 I also made a sight variation of it by replacing buckwheat flour with oatmeal blended in a food processor. The texture turned out really well.
I also came up with a small lifehack: if your have bananas, but they are not ripened enough yet and it is hard to mash them with a fork, you can use food processor to achieve needed consistency 😉
Love it. Its the best. Easy to make too.
My husband and baby love them
Great recipe, I love the nutty taste of buckwheat! I use it as meal prep to take to work with me and make some homemade applesauce so go with it. 😊
Awesome pancakes
Been using this as my go to pancake breakfast recipe for years and I love it! I usually substitute the buckwheat with oat flour, and they turn out so well :)
Our go to pancake recipe! Delicious and easy to make!
Made these a lot, super good. Could I add protein powder to them?
These pancakes have been a solid staple in my house for over a year now. Always delicious 😋
Made this recipe a few times. I really do enjoy it.
Is it possible to swap unsweetened apple sauce for the bananas?
I have been vegan a long time, just recently switched to gluten-free because my husband was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I've tried many pancake recipes over the years, and this is hands down the best I've tried. So simple, so healthy (wouldn't expect anything less from PUL) -- this will be on our regular recipe rotation for sure. Thank you!!
Soooo good if you like banana flavor. I loved them, adding some vegan chocolate chips was the perfect touch as well
Making these pancakes over and over again. So delicious! Love to eat them for breakfast with maple syrup and fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries 🤤
Great way to use ripe bananas 😅
Having this regularly for breakfast when I feel like making something fancy.
I usually top it with yoghurt and thawed warm berries. Best way to start a cozy day<3
Calories per serving?
These pancakes taste like banana bread, but in pancake form! I was just missing the walnuts and chocolate chips. I love that this recipe is also naturally gluten-free, so I didn’t need to convert anything.
I swapped the banana for 100g sweet potato puree. Worked well. Obviously less sweet. Three year old loved it. Does take a lot longer for the thicker batter to cook.
My favourite ones 😍 also full of protein, perfect after a morning run
Made these today, I used chia seeds instead of flaxseeds and added some frozen wild blueberries to the batter.
Topped with tahini, molasses and fresh berries.
Can I blend buckwheat in the mixer to make buckwheat flour?
Love these pancakes - I think I've already made them 5 times in the past two weeks for the family! If you have those free extra 15 minutes at home to make a 'special' breakfast - this is definitely it!
These are very adult-flavored, but oddly my 16 month old enjoyed them more than versions using other flours and sugar. I didn't have banana so added apple sauce. I also added more salt (a continuous need in PUL recipes). Enjoyed, will make again.
I added some grated apple into the pancake mixture and home made plum butter for topping 🙂
Delicious! Made it with brown teff flour. Works well!
Lovely recipe, I didn't have flaxseeds so I added an egg. And then a little less milk did the trick.
These are incredible
I've made these a few times because they are so delicious and filling! We love them.
This is my favorite pancakes recipe, absolutely love the texture☺️😊
This recipe is great !! I’m just not sure what buckwheat flour you use because the one I got is very dark compared to your pictures. Also has a very strong taste .. some of my kids don’t like it as much. Some love it . Thank you for the recipe .
The cook along thing is very useful
When I didn’t have bananas or buckwheat flour, I used one egg and oat flour instead it turned out great too! I honestly prefer the oat flour texture to the buckwheat texture. So wholesome, filling, and delicious! Thank you PUL team for this wonderful resource. 🫶🏻
A go to recipe for me! ✨
They are amazing. Very easy to make. I have never prepared so fluffy and delicate pancakes. It will be my go to on Sunday mornings :)
Hello!
Would you have a recipe with Buckwheat savory pancakes? To eat with spinach for example :)
Many thanks,
Natalia
So good! Instead of pumkinspice I added a tiny bit of curcuma, black pepper, ginger and a bit of clove powder. Felt like eating christmas pancakes!
These have been a staple at home for about two years now and were the first cooked breakfast I was confident making at home. They come together easily and require minimal cleanup afterwards.
We love them topped with yogurt and blueberries or stewed apples.
These are the best vegan pancakes I tried to date ! (I just could not find ground flaxseeds so I did not use it and it was still great.) Your recipes are always so tasty, with so much attention put on flavours and textures ! Thank you, good job ! <3
This recipe looks great. I can’t wait to try it. About how many grams of banana should I aim for? Bananas come in a wide range of sizes.
Super easy
PUL used to have these exact pancakes in a baked version - please could you add that information in if at all possible? I can’t find the recipe. It did two things: avoided the stickiness and I could cook a batch all at once.
I have been making these for years. The taste is amazing. My only problem is that it sticks to my none stick pan soooo bad. Any pointers?
These are my favourite!! Here in Kenya we have a lot finger millet flour. I substituted the buck wheat flour with finger millet flour - can totally recommend!
Made them for my one year old. They went over well, he ate two big ones.
I added blueberries and spinach, too.
The taste of banana with the buckwheat flour is really lovely! Cook very easily also. I replaced the cinnamon with a mix of spice i had which contains: cinnamon + cacao powder + nutmeg + ginger + cardamom.
Yummy 😋 As always thanks for the tasteful recipe 💜
I've made it at least 20 times and I love it. :)
I've tried it a couple of different ways, my favourite flavor is to leave out the pumpkin spice and add some blueberries or cocoa powder and chopped chocolate to make it a dessert.
One of my favourites!
Love this app! So easy to cook and taste so awesome!
Love this app! Easy to make and taste wonderful! You all are artist to do so much magic ! I love to eat
Very easy to make! Next time I make sure I have fresh fruits ! Good taste
Absolutely amazing!! I love these pancakes, so tasty and healthy
I had high hopes for this one but I was not a fan. My Buckwheat flour was blueish purple and I’ve noticed yours was not. Perhaps that’s why mine didn’t come out amazing?
Regardless, I’m a huge fan of Pick up Limes and will continue to enjoy your recipes!
I haven’t had pancakes in YEARS, ever since becoming vegan, and these brought back memories of my childhood. These are so easy to make and so delicious!
This is now my go-to pancake recipe, it’s so simple yet healthy! 🌿✨
Thank you for this recipe. Our children love these and they're a Sunday breakfast staple, but I had a request to try chocolate pancakes today. Any tips on how to chocolatify them while keeping them healthyish? Maybe I should just drop a few dark chocolate chips on them in the pan.
Amazing pancakes. So nourishing but decadent feeling.
My entire family loves these pancakes. I bake them at 350° for 20 minutes instead of cooking them in a pan.
I make these every weekend and everyone I’ve made them for loves them. It’s so hard to resist eating them straight out of the pan!
Made them the first time this morning. Did not have a banana at hand so substituted with apple sauce. Worked just as well. They are absolutly delicious, exactly what i was craving this morning 😍
Been doing this recipe for years! (literally!). Now offering to my first child, and soon to the second <3 we all love it so much!
I haven’t comment yet but I have to comment on these pancakes. These pancakes have been a staple for at least 3 years (I think a bit longer). They’ve been approved and throughly enjoyed by friends, exes and my non vegan non healthy eating parents. Everybody loved this!! Still going strong in my kitchen. I do them almost every weekend! Thank you!!
These are so good! I’ve never used buckwheat flour before 😊 I didn’t have any vanilla and they were still delicious. Thank you for the recipe
This recipe is a weekend staple! So so good and super healthy!
My favourite weekend treat😊
I have made these pancakes for today´s breakfast - deliiiiiicious! I added an egg though (I´m not vegan BUT I absolutely adore your recipes, Sadia!) - so I had to add a little bit more buckwheat flour.
Sadia and the team, thank you, guys, for bringing so much aesthetic and delicious joy to our homes :) Sometimes I put on your videos when I´m tired after work - they calm me down, help me relax, and give inspiration regarding what to cook the next day.
Thanks for making this world a better (and tastier) place! :)
Delicious, thank you so much for this recipe
Love this recipe with stewed berries, tahini and mixed-seed blend!
I love the nuttiness of the buckwheat in these pancakes. It really hits the spot with some tahini and frozen raspberries.
So amazing, love all the recipes. Any alternative with sun dried tomatoes? If you don’t have them at home.
Hey, my relationship with buckwheat, especially flour is complicated, I know it is healthy but doesn’t taste great, mostly due to the texture.. I think you made the best possible out of it! Even kids enjoyed that meal 😊 Thank you!
Delirious as always! Thanks for all your amazing recipes
Unfortunately, the recipe turned out a disaster. First of all the batter was not runny at all, it was very thick. Secondly, despite using a non-stick pan I wasn't able to flip the pancakes and they turned into a mess in the pan. Any suggestions?
Can you substitute whole wheat flour for buckwheat flour?
I absolutely adore these pancakes!
This is a staple in our home! We have it every weekend :P
unfortunately i wasnt able to make them not fall apart on the stove. ive used the exact measurements with oat milk, tried to make it thicker by using flax seed gel as was advised previously but they just burnt immediately. ive spent so much time grocery shopping and cooking ths with no result to even be able to eat… feeling discouraged
Made them for the 1st time and I love them! My batter was too thick, not sure if my homemade milk had something to do with it, but they were still super tasty.. next week I will try them again! Thanks!
Make these almost every week - love them so much!
Is there a substitute for the banana that is not applesauce? I'm allergic and most pancake recipes use bananas :/
I am not much of a cook but this pancakes are the yummiest and easiest to make!
I love this recipe, I have been using it for 2 years already, thank you! <3
Hi Sadia, the pancakes are one of our favorite breakfasts! Thank you for the great recipe. One question: Is it possible to mix the ingredients the night before and store it in the freezer until baking in the morning?
Made these pancakes soo many times. They're super delicious and easy to make.
❤
I love these pancakes and they are the only ones I eat
I've been making these vegan pancakes on a weekly basis since you first posted this recipe -even prior to becoming vegan. I much prefer them with berries on top in lieu of syrup. Thank you so much for the delicious & healthier version of a Saturday morning favorite. Heel lekker! Dank je wel!
I keep coming back to these! Delicious and not as sticky (and therefore tricky to flip) as other banana pancake recipes. Works great with all purpose flower as well. Love it!
They are fabulous!
Love this so much!
This is just a staple recipe for me! I love to enjoy it with almond butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries :)
Hi! I want to make the pancakes tomorrow would spelt flour work instead of buckwheat? Or what flour would work best in place of the buckwheat and would I need to make any changes to the liquid needed, thanks!
Hi Sadia!!
Can I use this recipe to make waffles?
Thx for sharing always such amazing and delicious recipes!!
Elsa,
I make this recipe every sunday. I feel good in my body after this type of breakfast. I made it for few people this morning. They liked it all !
Do you have a way to use not a lot of oil when you bake pancakes in a pan?
Thanks for the tasty recipe, in our opinion there is too much cinamon so I will reduce next time. Have a lovely day
Loved it!
I am surprised I didn't leave a comment yet on this pancake recipe because I loooove it so much!! We make them at home for breakfast at least once a week (every week) and everyone loves them! This is the most used pancake recipe in our home!
Love this recipe. Love most recipes you guys make. The only thing with this recipe is the amounts seem to be off. I have a large family and made what was supposed to be 36 pancakes but it only made 18. And they weren’t huge either. Same size as the pictures. Maybe because I used oat milk instead of soy? But I don’t think that should be an issue. Not a huge deal, I’ll just have to make a note to double it next time. :)
Our 2 year old daughter loves these pancakes with homemade applesauce :) and we too! Thank you for this amazing recipe.
Hey! Thank you for the recipe!
I wanted to make the pancakes gluten free and used All purpose gluten free flour and the pancakes turned out very chewy and uncooked on the inside :(
Any tips on how to improve the consistency? Thanks a lot!
Hi, did you use whole grain buckwheat flour or just buckwheat flour?
They were really good. I substituted with barley flour and it resulted in a softer chewier pancake. But awesome recipe thanks !
Simply amazing!! The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. For topping, I spread a light layer of almond butter and a drizzle of monk fruit syrup…but honestly, they were great as is. I was looking for a buckwheat recipe and this one was so easy to follow and worked perfectly. I love your channel and find lots of inspiration in your recipes. Thank you for helping me along my vegan cooking journey.
Ever since I've decided to be vegetarian 5 years ago, I've always wonder how am I going to enjoy my morning breakfast such as pancake and omelette ever again. Thanks to you I had pancakes for the first time in 5 years. It's super simple recipe and so easy to make.
Thank you.
They were so soft and sweat, my picky kids loved them.
Making these pancakes has become somewhat of a weekend ritual for us!
Love these pancakes, especially when topped with almond butter and blueberries. My new favourite breakfast, thank you so much for the recipe! :)
These pancakes came out awful. Extremely gummy, flat, almost raw in texture. And they burned easily.
I have made these pancakes so many times now and I never get tired of them. 🥞❤ I love how buckwheat flour is gluten free which means I don't have to swap any ingredients in or out and it has such a great taste. I actually tried making them today without any oil as we have recently bought a new non-stick frying pan and it worked a treat! Favourite toppings have to be almond/peanut butter and stewed blackberries and raspberries. 🙌🏻🥰
My first ever successful pancakes I've made since going vegan! Substituted whole wheat flour instead of the buckwheat as that was what I had on hand.
Really tasty, and so easy to make.
I have been vegan for over a year now, and your recipes and nutritional tips have definitely made the transition smooth... and delicious :P
Thanks for all that you do, Sadia :)
YUM!!! First time trying out buckwheat flour. I made the mix for 5 pancakes, takes just one banana which is all I had and without the pumpkin spice, wow LOVE these. Definitely converted. Thanks so much! 🙏 🤩 ❤️
Thank you so much for this recipe, it is fantastic! First time I've ever successfully made pancakes, and they were so delicious too! I literally just finished eating them for dinner with stewed berries and almond butter as a Friday night treat, best decision ever. I got a batch of 12 perfect pancakes and am saving half for tomorrow's breakfast :)
I used a 2/3 cup of applesauce after seeing Michelle's earlier comment as I really can't handle banana cooked into anything and added a bit of nutmeg instead of pumpkin spice, I'm not sure if I've ever seen pumpkin spice in Australia. Both substitutions worked a treat!
Made these pancakes and they turned out really delicious. I omitted sugar because I was using soy milk with added sugar.
I really like your recipes because they are simple and most ingredients are already at home that makes more approachable and inexpensive for me, new to vegan^^.
I LOVE these pancakes!! So simple and tasty and healthy too ❤️ I was just wondering if I could swap the bananas for applesauce for the times when I’ve run out of bananas?
Thanks so much!!
I can't thank you guys enough for this recipe! These are my go-to pancakes, they're so comforting and simple and with chocolate spread or peanut butter, it tastes like dessert for breakfast :) Any day started with these pancakes is a good day!
These are great! I love pancakes and I love knowing that these are so healthy! We love these with the Vegan “Nutella,” almond butter (for extra protein), and fresh strawberry slices.
I can't keep away from these pancakes! Love the new scaling up/down feature on the website so that I can make them just for myself in the morning and not feel guilty ☺️ makes life so much easier! They also introduced me to the marvelous world of buckwheat and now I use it in everything and even introduced it to a gluten-free friend. Yum, yum, yum! Any more recipes with buckwheat?
Hello, I am not a big fan of buckwheat, but these pancakes were so yummy. I also added some blueberries and peanut butter on top of them. Thank you for another delicious recipe.
I love these. This has been one of my go to pancake recipes over the last few years. I like that they are so easy and a good way to use up bananas. Plus the buckwheat flour adds a fun twist.
I really loooove these pancakes. This has really become my new go to recepie for pancakes nearly every weekend over the last year or so😁 They are really easy to make and I usually eat them with some blueberries, raspberries and some yoghurt. Then I drizzle some nut butter on top - delicious! Thank you for the inspiration! 💙💛
Great recipe! They are really delicious and easy to make. Makes me forget I am eating something healthy :D. I keep a stasher bag of frozen bananas because the recipe is best with extremely ripe bananas. I like to add quite some cinnamon in the mixture before I bake them.
Subbed for almond flour but didnt matter because these just didn’t work. I used my entire bowl of batter trying to make these and no amount of tweaking could get these to turn out. I tried low heat I tried high heat. I tried little batter I tried more. I switched pans. Tried olive oil, coconut oil and vegan butter. Different pans and spatulas. They fell apart each and every time. Not sure what step was done off camera to get them to turn out well.
I love buckwheat pancakes, but these were really hard to make. The kept sticking to my pan and fell apart. I’m determined to make this work, but it might take a little tinkering.
I absolutely LOVE every recipe you post. I admire and respect you and I consider you my role model - one day, I hope to be just like you. Sending you lots of warm wishes 🌹
Quick and delicious alternative to your normal pancakes! Thank you PUL fam for this amazing recipe!
These were amazing with berries, maple syrup & peanut butter! I made my own buckwheat flour and used some cacao in the mixture - they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe 🥰
This recipe has become a staple at our home during the weekends! Thanks Sadia for introducing me to buckwheat flour - I'm in love with it ❤️🥰 I've made so many of your recipes and have recently turned vegan too. Thank you for all the love and positivity you bring to people's lives 🤗
It was soooo good! I used almond milk instead of soi (allergies make being vegan hard haha) added chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 tsp of tahini to the batter simply because I can’t fully follow a recipe for the life of me ;)
These pancakes are specially bomb with stewed berries! Thank you PUL family!
Simple and tastes great!
Such a simple yet flavorful recipe!! I just have a question... can we store the leftover batter in the refrigerator?
Hello
First time trying this one, I added frozen blueberries on one side before flipping, I was delicious!
Thank you 😊
I'm in awe with this simple, fast & easy to make and very delicious pancake recipe! not only do they have a wonderful texture, taste amazing but are also adaptable. i only used 1 banana and substituted the rest with sugar free apple sauce and used an apple cake spice blend. then i filled (+ topped) two pancakes with vegan cheese and put some blueberries + raspberries into some of them and left the rest with just pure batter - all veeeryyyyy delicious! they're not that sweet which is why they go with every flavour direction (in my opinion). so, thank you for another incredibly satisfying recipe. you're the best 💚