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Buckwheat Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries and a Twist

Start your day off right with a stack of fluffy, flavorful pancakes packed with nutritious ingredients. Our recipe combines the goodness of buckwheat flour with the natural sweetness of blueberries, creating a deliciously balanced breakfast treat.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors and Textures

Buckwheat flour adds a nutty flavor and hearty texture to these pancakes, while plump blueberries provide a burst of sweetness in every bite. To take it to the next level, we’ve added a secret tip: folding in egg whites in two batches and using a metal spoon to prevent deflation. The result is a light and airy pancake that’s sure to please.

Elevate Your Breakfast Game

Looking to turn this recipe into a full-blown breakfast feast? Try pairing it with our Oven-Smoked Bacon, Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs, or Easy Cold Brewed Coffee for a truly satisfying meal.

Yields: 12 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups buckwheat flour
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Butter, for greasing the pan
• 2 cups blueberries

To Serve:

• Plain yogurt
• 2 mangoes, diced
• Maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare
   Heat your oven to 250°F. In a bowl, combine buckwheat flour, plain flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Mix and Blend
   In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the flour blend and mix lightly until just combined. Don’t overmix!
3. Whisk and Fold
   Whisk egg whites in a clean, dry stainless steel bowl until stiff peaks form. Using a large metal spoon, fold the egg whites through the batter in two batches.
4. Cook and Serve
   Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush with butter. Ladle 4 tablespoons of batter into the pan, sprinkle with blueberries, and cook for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for another minute. Serve warm with yogurt, mango, and maple syrup.