Introducing… the perfect gluten-free chocolate dessert crepe! These chocolate buckwheat crepes are so easy to make. Have you ever made crepes before? If not, do not worry!  This blog post contains a video that walks you through it.

Do you feel intimidated by making crepes on your own? The good news is that this recipe makes enough batter for 8 crepes. That means you have 8 opportunities to practice your crepe batter pouring, swirling and flipping. You’ll be a pro in no time at all!

Buckwheat flour is a naturally gluten-free flour and it has a great flavour! Buckwheat flour lends a nutty flavour to these delicious crepes that really complements the cinnamon and chocolate. I fill these Chocolate Buckwheat Crepes with my chocolate cream cheese filling and bananas but you can fill them any way you like with options like:

• Nutella
  
• Various fruits, jam
  
• Whipped cream
  
• Peanut butter
  
• Or anything else you can think of!

Chocolate Buckwheat Crepe Recipe Notes

Is buckwheat flour gluten free?

Yes, buckwheat flour is gluten-free. Despite its rather confusing name, buckwheat isn’t related to wheat at all and is naturally gluten-free. It’s considered to be a “pseudo-grain” similar to quinoa.

Buckwheat Health Benefits and Nutrition

Buckwheat is a highly nutritious flour that is high in protein and fibre. According to NutritionalValue.org, 1 cup of Buckwheat flour contains 15 grams of protein and 12 grams of fibre. Buckwheat flour is high in iron and provides B vitamins in abundance. 1 cup of buckwheat flour provides 75% of your daily recommended intake of magnesium, 69% of your recommended copper intake and 34% of your daily recommended intake of zinc. Amazing!

Buckwheat Flour and the Glycemic Index

Additionally, buckwheat flour doesn’t affect blood sugar levels as much as all-purpose flour.  Buckwheat scores low to medium on the glycemic index scale. Buckwheat scores at 71 whereas all-purpose flour scores at 85. Source: UpgradeMyFood.com

Can crepes be made ahead of time?

Yes! You can cook all the batter and stack the crepes (with parchment paper between each crepe to avoid sticking) and package them tightly in aluminum foil so you can easily reheat them when you’re ready to serve. Simply, place them in a 200 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Store them in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to reheat.

Can crepes be frozen

Yes! Simply cook the crepes and allow them to fully cool. Place a piece of parchment between each crepe to prevent them from sticking together and stack them up.  Place them in a large ziplock bag or similar freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat frozen crepes: Allow the crepes to thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for an hour or so. Wrap them tightly in aluminum foil and place in a 200 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes.

Can Crepes be Reheated?

Yes! Wrap them tightly in aluminum foil and place in a 200 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave a crepe on low power for 20-30 seconds.

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How to Make Chocolate Buckwheat Crepes

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse together. (If you don’t own a blender, you can use a hand mixer.) Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure all the flour is combined and there are no dry spots in the batter and then pulse a few times again. The batter should resemble the consistency of heavy cream.

As you prepare to cook the crepes, melt a tablespoon of butter and set it beside your stovetop. Use a pastry brush to brush your pan lightly with butter between crepes.

Lightly spread a layer of butter on the pan and preheat for a few minutes on medium to medium-high heat until the pan is quite hot and the butter is sizzling.

Measure about 1/3 cup of crepe batter.  Lift the hot pan off the heat and tilt slightly as you pour the batter. Gently swirl the pan as you pour to coat the whole pan and make a circle of batter with even coverage. Refer to my video if you would like to see this step visually.

Replace the pan on the burner and cook the crepe on the first side for approximately one minute or a minute and a half. A good indication for when to flip the crepe is when the surface loses its shiny appearance.

Flip the crepe with a long spatula and cook for 15-30 seconds on the second side.

Set aside cooked crepes on a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve the crepes warm with your toppings of choice and enjoy!

Chocolate Buckwheat Crepes Recipe

Until Next Time

More recipes to enjoy around the table: gluten-free Buckwheat Crepes, Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Double Chocolate Banana Bread (gluten-free). And if you’re making this recipe please leave a comment and follow Life Around The Table on Instagram for more inspiration: @lifearoundthetable.ca.