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Waffles · Buckwheat · Plant-based · Gluten-free · Breakfast · Sweet · Cinnamon

BuckwheatWaffles

Plant-based buckwheat waffles with chia seeds, cinnamon and a lightly crisp surface

Several thin round buckwheat waffles, each made from five heart segments, on a cooling rack with one separated waffle heart beside them

Soaked chia seeds bind the batter, while buckwheat, starch and coconut oil produce a soft centre and lightly crisp edges.

Ingredients

For the waffle batter

  • 2–3 tsp chia seeds
  • 8–12 tsp water
  • 50 g coconut oil
  • 60 g sugar
  • 200 g buckwheat flour
  • 50 g cornflour
  • 250 ml plant drink
  • 1/2 packet baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vinegar

Also

  • a little neutral oil or coconut oil for greasing the waffle iron if needed

Method

1

Soak the chia seeds

A small ceramic bowl contains a lightly gelled chia-seed and water mixture with a small spoon resting inside

Mix the chia seeds and water thoroughly in a small bowl. Leave for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture becomes gel-like.

2

Mix the waffle batter

A whisk stirs smooth, thick grey-brown buckwheat batter in a large pale bowl

Gently melt the coconut oil and leave it to cool briefly. Combine the buckwheat flour, cornflour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the plant drink, soaked chia seeds, liquid coconut oil and vinegar, then whisk to an even batter.

3

Prepare the waffle iron

A small ladle pours buckwheat batter into the centre of an open round waffle iron with five shallow heart segments

Preheat a classic round heart-shaped waffle iron at a medium to slightly high setting, around three quarters of its maximum power. Lightly grease the iron if needed.

4

Cook the waffles

Several thin golden- to grey-brown five-segment heart waffles cool separately on a wire rack

Spoon a suitable amount of batter into the centre of the lower plate, close the waffle iron and cook for about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the appliance, until evenly browned and easy to release. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Nutrition

Estimated values for about 7 waffles using 2.5 tsp chia seeds, 10 tsp water and 250 g unsweetened soy drink. Additional fat for greasing is excluded.

Whole recipePer waffle
Energy7,130 kJ / 1,700 kcal1,020 kJ / 243 kcal
Fat62.9 g9.0 g
of which saturates45.7 g6.5 g
Carbohydrate236.9 g33.9 g
of which sugars63.1 g9.0 g
Fibre21.0 g3.0 g
Protein35.6 g5.1 g
Salt2.53 g0.36 g

The estimate uses Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel 4.0. Plant drink, baking powder, actual batter portions and waffle iron will change the values.