230 Comments / By Lisa Leake / August 16, 2010 / Recipes
42 Reviews / 5 Average
I've modified my grandmother's original crepe recipe to include whole-wheat flour and honey instead of sugar, and they are just as delicious! Enjoy these for breakfast, dinner, or dessert depending on what filling you choose—sweet or savory.
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I must give my 86-year-old Grandmother all of the credit for this crepe recipe. This is her signature breakfast dish that she is kind enough to make for our entire family (all 25 of us) each time we get together.
Our family has gotten so big that in recent years she got smart and started working on making our crepes weeks in advance. So she now brings big frozen pre-made batches of this delectable dish to satisfy everyone’s cravings, which means she can spend less time in the kitchen and more time playing with all of her great-grandkids! Enjoy these crepes for breakfast, or freeze them to enjoy at lunch.
Why Is This a Healthy Crepe Recipe?
All I did to make this a healthier choice was to slightly modify my grandma’s recipe to include whole-wheat flour and honey instead of sugar. I am thrilled to say that those minor changes barely changed the consistency of the batter, and the end product still tastes delicious!
Enjoy Whole Wheat Crepes for Breakfast or Dessert
This is by far my oldest daughter’s most favorite breakfast, and just the four of us will devour an entire batch. So if you want to impress your guests with this dish you may want to double the recipe (and once you get really good you could try to have two pans going at once). While I grew up eating these crepes for breakfast (there is only a tablespoon of sweetener in the whole batch), I think they are just as fabulous as a dessert, too.
If you want to serve them for an after dinner treat, try rolling them up with strawberries and whipped cream inside and top them with chocolate sauce. Alternately, you could put baked apples (seasoned with butter, honey and cinnamon) inside too. We suggest making a crepe desserts spread with different ingredients for family and guests to build their own! The possibilities are endless!
How to Cook Crepes for Breakfast or Dessert
I am not going to lie and say this recipe is “easy” like most of the others I have posted. Making good crepes does take time and practice, but I assure you that it will be worth the effort if you just have a little bit of patience until you get it right.
Be prepared to mangle a few if it’s your first time making them—my daughters and husband gobble up these “happy accidents,” ha ha! Once you’ve mixed your ingredients (and let stand for 15 minutes), here is the actual process of cooking the crepes. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Whole-Wheat Crepes
I've modified my grandmother's original crepe recipe to include whole-wheat flour and honey instead of sugar, and they are just as delicious! Enjoy these for breakfast, dinner, or dessert depending on what filling you choose—sweet or savory.
42 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Treats
Cuisine: French
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 8 8″ crepes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted, + extra for cooking)
Instructions
Put all ingredients in blender and mix well. Let stand about 15 minutes.
Melt and swirl around a small pat of butter in an 8 or 10-inch frying pan over medium heat.
Angle pan and pour enough batter on one side to thinly and evenly cover the pan. Very quickly swirl the batter around to cover the pan in one thin layer.
Immediately use your cooking spatula to push down the thin edges of the crepe around the perimeter.
After about 1 minute (and once it is golden brown on the bottom) carefully flip it over without tearing the crepe.
Fry for 1 more minute on the other side (until it is golden brown as well) and then roll up each crepe.
Serve with 100% pure maple syrup.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Whole-Wheat Crepes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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