What Are Crêpes?
Author: Panos Platritis Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist BSc,MSc, Registered with GE SY Member of BDA, ESPEN, CYSPEN, SEPI
The Ideal Breakfast: Crêpes are thin, delicate French pancakes. A simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter makes them. Unlike thicker pancakes, chefs cook crêpes lightly on a flat griddle or special crêpe pan, giving them a soft, slightly crispy texture. You can enjoy them sweet, filled with Nutella, fruit, jam, or whipped cream, or savory, with cheese, ham, spinach, or mushrooms. Originating in Brittany, France, crêpes have become a worldwide favorite for breakfast, dessert, or a light meal. People often fold or roll them and top them with powdered sugar, syrup, or fresh berries. Because they’re so easy to customize, crêpes make a delicious and elegant treat for any occasion.
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The Ideal Breakfast: With few calories and very easy to make, this crepe is delicious, quick, and ideal for a diet, not only because of the calories but mainly because it will keep you full for quite a while. So think about whether you want it sweet or sweet-savoury, fire up your pan and start!
Ingredients for sweet crepe:
1 tsp oil- 2 egg whites (raw)
1 tsp honey- A little cinnamon
2 full tablespoons of oats
1 banana- 1/2 glass of milk
1 vanilla
1 grated almond or walnut1
crepe: 380 calories
Instructions:
Put the oats, milk, half a banana, vanilla, and egg whites into a blender and blend. Add 2 tsp of oil to a non-stick pan and once it heats up, pour in the mixture.
Let the crepe cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until it browns, then flip it to the other side for another 3-4 minutes.Once cooked, place it on a plate, add the remaining banana, drizzle a little honey on top, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon, and add grated almond or walnut if you like.
Tip: Optionally, you can also add 1-2 fresh strawberries.
