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Easy, Buckwheat Crepes

16 crepes
The BEST 100% buckwheat crepes! An easy, fool-proof recipe for naturally gluten-free crepes made with buckwheat flour. They're wholesome and delicious!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw buckwheat groats (or 1 cup + 2 tablespoons buckwheat flour)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray

For Sweet Crepes:

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the buckwheat groats in the jar of a high-speed blender. Blend until the groats are very finely ground into a flour. You may have to stir/shake the blender container a few times to ensure everything is evenly ground.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. If using buckwheat flour simply blend all the ingredients together.
  • Heat a non-stick pan or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Once the pan is heated, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan while turning it in a circular motion with one hand to spread the batter thinly around the pan.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes on one side until set. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side.
  • Stack the cooked crepes on a plate and continue with the rest of the batter, spraying the pan in between every crepe. Serve with fillings of choice and enjoy!

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Notes

I buy raw buckwheat groats on Amazon and simply grind them into flour in my blender. Using freshly ground buckwheat flour makes a huge difference in flavor and color of the crepes. 
You can also use packaged buckwheat flour no problem if that's what you have. The crepes will turn out slightly darker, but they will still be delicious.
This is my all-time favorite crepe pan! I can't recommend scanpans enough. 
MAKE SAVORY CREPES: Omit the maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Can I use regular milk? Yes! Regular cow's milk will work great in this recipe. 
Filling Ideas:
  • Butter and coconut sugar
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread
  • Whipped cream and strawberries
  • Chocolate and bananas
  • Ham and gruyere cheese
  • Scrambled eggs and shredded potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg