Don't you love a slow Saturday morning with pancakes?
Me too.
A few months ago, I picked up a bag of einkorn flour pancake mix and thought, “Oh, this will be a fun way to start the weekend!”
Well, I went to the gym a few hours after breakfast and still felt like I had eaten a brick.
I thought there must be a better way to do this without ruining my whole day after!
Enter buckwheat flour.
I love to bake with buckwheat and have for a long time, but I decided it was time to get serious about creating THE PERFECT buckwheat pancake recipe.
It took months of trial and error and many pancakes that were way too heavy or flavorless, but I think I have figured out the best-ever buckwheat pancake. The flavor and texture are chef's kiss; they don't taste like a boring healthy alternative.
The best part? They don't weigh you down after!
**Plus, they're totally gluten-free if you avoid gluten- a lot of people don't know that about buckwheat!
Buckwheat is an incredible nutrient dense food- I would even call it a skin food because of its glow-worthy benefits.
It's actually not a grain at all, it's the seed of the Fagopyrum esculentum plant, which is related to sorrel and rhubarb.
A Few Reasons I Love Buckwheat for Skin
• One of the richest food sources of rutin, an antioxidant that can improve oxygen and nutrients flowing to the skin
• Contains quercetin and other polyphenols that help protect collagen
• Provides prebiotic fiber that nourishes beneficial gut microbes- this helps reduce redness and inflammation
• Contains magnesium, which supports nervous system regulation, healthy stress response, plus enzymes that play a part in skin's regeneration!
• Provides copper, a mineral required for collagen building
• Naturally contains resistant starch and fiber that can support a steadier blood sugar.. which can accelerate skin aging when it gets wild.
This blog post was originally sent as a Moonday Note, part of my weekly love letters that share ideas, musing, tips, tricks, and all things holistic skincare, nature based living, and tending to your temple. You can sign up to receive Moonday Notes here.
