Buckwheat pancakes: A healthy twist for a kid's favourite breakfast

Pancakes, fritters, and crepes, along with similar dishes, are some of the favourite breakfasts among children. They can be eaten warm or packed in a box for a second breakfast. There are many recipes for them, but not all are as healthy as they might seem. In this case, however, there is no need for a large amount of sugar because you only need one ingredient to prepare the pancakes.

Although it's hard to believe, you only need buckwheat to create a delicious breakfast. Many children frown at the sight of it, but disguised as pancakes, it quickly disappears from their plates. If we add favourite jams or fruits to it, we have a guarantee of happy tummies and a healthy start to the day.

Unroasted buckwheat retains more nutrients than classic roasted buckwheat. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, rutin, and silicon. It also contains antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals.

It helps lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Due to its protein and fibre content, it provides a feeling of fullness for longer, supporting digestive processes and improving bowel function. It's worth incorporating it into your diet more often than in stews.

Just a moment of preparation, a few minutes of frying, and delicious and healthy pancakes land on your plate. It’s a great trick to smuggle buckwheat into your daily diet.

Preparing the pancakes ahead of time is important because the buckwheat should be soaked well. After that, everything will go quickly.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of unroasted buckwheat,
• a pinch of salt,
• Optional: A tablespoon of honey or another sweetener is needed.

Preparation method:

1. Pour water over the buckwheat and set it aside for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
2. After soaking, drain the buckwheat, rinse it, and cover it again with water (a little more than the buckwheat).
3. Blend thoroughly until you get a smooth mixture—season with salt and optionally with a sweetener.
4. Heat a pan with a little oil and fry the pancakes to a golden colour on both sides.

You can store the pancakes in an airtight container for up to two days. They will remain flexible and delicious. Stewed plums or figs, tasty jams, preserves, or healthy Nutella will pair well with them. Enjoy!