Description
Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles are here to transform your brunch game. Made with cocoa powder, buckwheat flour, and a hint of vanilla, they’re rich and complex with a slightly nutty bite. The buckwheat adds depth and crunch while making them naturally gluten-free, no gums or fancy blends required. Perfect with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined. - Combine:
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. - Cook waffles:
Grease your waffle iron if needed. Pour batter into the center and cook until crisp and cooked through (usually 3–5 minutes depending on iron). - Serve hot:
Top with maple syrup, berries, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Vegan version: Use flax egg and plant-based milk + oil
- Make ahead: Keep cooked waffles in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months
- Crispier waffles: Let waffles rest in a warm oven (200°F) for 10 minutes to firm up
- Add-ins: Try cinnamon, espresso powder, or orange zest for extra depth
- Texture tip: Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps in batter
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfasts
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 230kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg