Buckwheat Crepes/Galettes (Gluten-free with Vegan Option)

Only 3 ingredients are needed for these Buckwheat Crepes. They're gluten-free, freeze well, and taste great with all kinds of toppings from sweet to savory!

One of the biggest challenges to being a gluten-free family is having affordable bread alternatives around so you can easily throw together a quick meal or a snack. We regularly enjoy our Flax Bread, but it's a little boring to have the same thing over and over again. These buckwheat crepes are another great option to add to your gluten-free recipe box.

This Buckwheat Crepe Recipe has been a staple in our home over the years. They make a great gluten-free wrap that is so much less expensive than those “priced through the roof” wraps in health food stores.

They mix up quickly and simply, store well, travel well, and are a super flexible background for meals and quick snacks. They freeze well my kids love them.

I found this recipe a number of years ago on Whole Approach, a super helpful site for anyone dealing with candida. Candida is a systemic overgrowth of candida yeast in one's body. It's typically associated with the overuse of antibiotics and eating too much sugar and starches.

Crepe Versus Galette

This recipe was originally called a “Buckwheat Galette.” But basically they're the same thing, just different fillings. Galettes are typically larger and filled with savory things like eggs, cheese, and ham, then folded up partially to form a wrap around the fillings.

Crepes are typically a little sweeter with dessert-type fillings like fruits and this homemade coconut whipped cream or this dairy-free coconut pudding.

You can use this recipe either way.

Ingredients

• buckwheat flour
• egg or egg substitute
• water
• salt

Serving Suggestions

• Plain: Eat these buckwheat crepes just as is.
• Like a Sandwich: Spread with sandwich fixings like nut butter, either plain or with jam or sweetener of choice. Top with another pancake and eat like a sandwich.
• Like a Wrap: While these aren't as sturdy as a regular wrap, they'll work fairly well for this. Spread with a thin layer of your favorite filling (like this Sesame-free Hummus), roll up, and eat like a wrap.
• Filled Dessert Crepe: Fill your buckwheat crepes with ice cream (like this Chocolate Almond Chip Ice Cream) and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Or fill with a light cream cheesy filling and some of this Keto Blueberry Syrup and top with Dairy-free Whipped Cream.
• Galette Method: As mentioned above, place a large crepe/galette in the pan, let it cook until almost done. Then add the eggs, ham, and/or cheese in the center and let the center cook and then serve.

Recipe Notes and Substitutions

• Egg Substitute: Use an egg substitute instead of an egg. This Homemade Egg Replacer works great for this recipe.
• THM: This recipe qualifies as an “E” for those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
• Salt: The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons salt and we love it that way. At least one reader has commented that it's too much salt. Of course, as with any recipe, you can reduce or even omit the salt if you like. Most crepe recipes have this ratio/proportion of salt, but it's up to you.
• Soaking Option: Technically, buckwheat isn't a grain; it's a seed. However, it's still starchy. To reduce the starch and increase the protein content of the wraps, you can sprout the buckwheat first.

More Quick and Easy Recipes

• Quick Whole-Grain Drop Biscuits: so easy to make with any type of grain.
• Easy Baked Oatmeal: a great prep-ahead breakfast.
• Healthy Bean Dip: a great dip or spread.
• Focaccia Flax Bread: a great low-carb bread.
• Kid-Friendly Lentils: a super frugal healthy meal.
• Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Balls: fun to make and eat!
• Whole-Grain Blender Waffles
• No-Bake Coconut Cookies: so easy and delicious!

2 Ingredient Buckwheat Crepes with Vegan Option

You only need 2 ingredients for these Gluten-free Buckwheat Crepes. They're gluten free, freeze well, and taste great with all kinds of toppings.

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Course: Breads, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, THM:S, Vegan

Keyword: buckwheat crepes, gluten-free buckwheat crepes, vegan buckwheat crepes

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 large galettes

Calories: 87kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups buckwheat flour (330 grams)
• 1 egg (or substitute)
• 3 1/3 cups water (750 ml)
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste–see Recipe Notes)

Instructions

• Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Add water gradually by adding in 1/4 – 1/2 of the total amount each time, stirring well after each addition.
• Add the egg or substitute.
• Cover batter and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (optional. I've, opted not to do this when I am in a hurry. For best nutrition, soak the buckwheat mixture prior to adding the egg).
• Ladle batter onto a prepared skillet, greased as necessary.
• Cook until crepes start to brown.
• Flip over and cook on the other side.

Notes

You can soak the flour and liquid overnight as well, and the crepes will turn out quite a bit thicker. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1large galette | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 15g

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What do you think you would fill your Buckwheat Crepes with?