gluten free vegan Buckwheat Hemp Banana Pancakes – a nutrient dense six ingredient recipe perfect for lazy Sunday breakfast, fancy brunch, even breakfast for dinner!
recipe originally published May 9, 2013
Buckwheat Hemp Banana Pancakes
During the summer months, I generally crave light and fresh foods. Still, I also crave warm and hearty choices, and whole grains with staying power. Bright sunny mornings have me opening all the windows and doors – letting the cool fresh air in.
A warm hearty breakfast goes well with a cool morning, and one that fills me up and keeps me satisfied until early afternoon is a must.
Nutrient Rich Breakfast
Thankfully, pancakes have a year-round appeal for me – winter or summer, pancakes just seem to go with weekends. Spring and summer pancakes might involve fresh fruit or even fresh vegetables, which is always a plus.
When creating a new pancake recipe, I try to meet several aspects – flavor, fluffy texture, nutrition and staying power. These are all of those things and more.
These pancakes are packed with the essentials. Buckwheat and hemp bring a good amount of protein and fiber to pair with a natural sweetness with the wholesome nutrition. A short ingredient list and tasty satisfying flavor make this one of my favorite vegan pancake recipes.
(see more vegan breakfast recipes here.)
Six Ingredient Recipe
I went through several test recipes and variations to get to this recipe – a hearty, naturally sweet pancake with a bit of fluffiness to balance the nutrient dense whole grain.
With a total of six ingredients, this is an easy vegan gluten free recipe using what you most likely have on hand. These pancakes have no added sugar, using a ripe banana as a natural sweetener.
Adding dark chocolate chips makes these pancakes even sweeter… so good, and like a completely new recipe with one added ingredient.
gluten free vegan pancakes:
Double Rich Chocolate Pancakes
Savory Tomato Protein Pancakes
should my Sunday pancakes with chocolate, or without?
Buckwheat Hemp Banana Pancakes
Buckwheat Hemp Banana Pancakes - a nutrient dense six ingredient recipe perfect for lazy Sunday breakfast, fancy brunch, even breakfast for dinner!
Ingredients
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, whisk together Buckwheat Hemp flour, rice flour, and baking powder.
- Add the banana and cashew milk to the dry ingredients, stirring to just combine. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop batter onto a preheated nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
- Flip when pancakes begin to bubble and cook other side (less than another minute).
- Serve warm, topping with fresh fruit, cashew butter, and maple syrup.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan
Recommended Products
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Arrowhead Mills Flour Buckwheat Organic, 22 oz - Arrowhead Mills Organic Gluten Free Brown Rice Flour, 24 oz. (Pack of 6)
- Navitas Organics Hemp Powder, 12 oz. Bag — Organic, Non-GMO, Cold-Pressed, Gluten-Free
- 365 Everyday Value, Baking Powder, 10 Ounce
- Unsweetened Cashew Milk - 32 Fluid Ounces
- Enjoy Life Semi-sweet Chocolate Mini Chips Pck of 2 (Packaging may vary)
- Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)
- Silicone Whisk Spatula Spoonula Brush Set of 6 - Red
- Cuisinart Chef's Classic Double Burner Griddle
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
3 pancakesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 304 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 199mg Carbohydrates: 30g Fiber: 9g Sugar: 11g Protein: 9g
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about Kristina:
Kristina is spabettie! She discovered a love of cooking at an early age, and founded spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her culinary training into sharing flavorful and vibrant vegan food! She loves dachshunds, karaoke, drums, and travel.
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Kelley says
These pancakes look awesome!! I’m going to make these this weekend!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Decisions, decisions, decisions…..I think I’d like to try these pancakes both ways. They look like a perfect back to school breakfast for my kids! Thanks Kristina!
Kim - Liv Life says
Nope… while I love chocolate, I don’t like it in my breakfast! The pancakes with the blackberries though?? Fabulous!!! Hope the day was a beautiful as you described. I’m envious of the “long” walk your pups take, mine would prefer to stay on a lap!
Kristina Sloggett says
I get it, chocolate isn’t always a natural breakfast choice (I happen to LOVE it, though). 😉 we have been walking the pups early every morning lately – they love it and SNOOZE all morning afterwards! 🙂
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I just got a bunch of hemp seeds from one of those box subscription thingies and now I know how I can use them! 😀
Kristina Sloggett says
we LOVE hemp seeds here – we have been using them as a (coconut) yogurt topping at breakfast – CRAZY good energy!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
What a great way to spend Sunday afternoon! I could get used to eating these pancakes every morning.
Kristina Sloggett says
I don’t know if I could have them EVERY morning, but at least every weekend 😉
foodwandeirngs says
Absolutely stunning pancakes. I am such a sucker for pancakes. What grabbed me here is the unique ingredients. I’ve tried buckwheat pancakes in the past but never with hemp. I got all the ingredients here and ripe bananas. Better get to work! 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
Shulie, I look forward to hearing about yours if you make from scratch!
Eileen says
I think those are the hugest blackberries I’ve ever seen–and I’ve spent some time in the PNW, even! Such a perfect match with beautiful fluffy pancakes. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
I know, those berries were huge! and pretty good, for being early in the season.
Suzanne @RollWithIt says
Oh wow – these look SOOOOOO good and fluffy! I will have to try this sometime. We are planning crepes this Mother’s Day but I am very tempted by these pancakes….have a great weekend!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Suzanne, hope your weekend was good too!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I’m going to say….with PEANUT BUTTER chips. 🙂 [Or maybe cinnamon chips if you can find them?] Just to be difficult.
And because that sounds really good to me right now.
I’m waiting until you have made enough recipes using that cereal that I can open my box, that I still have from HLB Summit swag–which I had my brother pick up after I couldn’t go and mail to me (hint, hint regarding Vida Vegan ;)) and make them all in one fell swoop.
Kristina Sloggett says
I actually have some cinnamon chips, I think? 🙂 peanut butter would be good too… I happen to know the VVC swag bag will have a box of Erewhon as well…
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Okay now your black berries look way too good to be real. They are jumping out at me. They are oh-soo-perfect and I want your pancakes with those blackberries Pronto. I may have asked you this already, so if I did, old age is setting in. Are you going to Fitbloggin’ in Portland in June? I would love to meet spa bettie.
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Marlene, I am not going to Fitbloggin’ this year, I don’t think. the cool thing? I LIVE in Portland, so I may change my mind at the last minute, or am here to meet up! 🙂
debbie says
With chocolate chips! This recipe is a keeper for me. I will have to try it soon. They would also be great with blueberries!
Kristina Sloggett says
one of the test batches had blueberries – yep, good! 🙂
Diane M says
l absolutely love Buckwheat pancakes. But I want mine with homemade applesauce please, just like my Grandma Hopkins always served them! I’ll be making these this weekend too!! 😀
Kristina Sloggett says
oh, now that sounds good!
[email protected] says
That sounds like a lovely Sunday. I’ll be driving back from Buffalo which is a good thing because it means a quick 24 trip to see my family. Enjoy those puppies. Oh and I’d go straight up buckwheat with blackberries.
Kristina Sloggett says
hope you had a nice weekend with the family! XXO
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Mmmm….I’ll take mine with chocolate please. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
yep, those were good 🙂
[email protected] says
I realize after reading this post that it has been FAR too long since I had pancakes. Time to do something about that. Have a great day Kris!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Roz – wishing you a great week!
janetha says
These look like pancake PERFECTION.
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Janetha!
Somer says
You have to have at least some with chocolate…. Heading over to attune now 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
I thought so too 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Um, I’m coming over for mother’s day pancakes with you! These look perfect!
Kristina Sloggett says
I WISH! xxo
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
These look perfect for a summer breakfast – especially for Mother’s Day. As always, thank you for making me hungry first thing each day 😉
Kristina Sloggett says
it’s my job 😉