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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
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ 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.
Jen says
Made these today my children and I loved them! hubby wasn't too sure but he is spoiled lol :) making these our new weekend yummy breakfast instead of boxed pancake mix, which I had been trying to get away from. Homemade pancakes are not as good that I have found, especially wheat recipe ones! these were perfect, light and didn't taste of wheat at all to my kids! I could not find the brand wheat flour you used but the one I got seems really good so far. Made with frozen blueberries that I simmered on the stove instead of syrup, and powdered sugar, delicious
Kelsy says
You should try Bouchard Family Farm buckwheat pancakes/crepes called Ployes! Its a french acadian flatbread that's nutritious and so easy to make - just add water! ployes.com (you can also find it in Whole Foods)
tank says
I made these today a lil frightened the kids wouldnt like them due to the whole wheat thing and ect...they DEVOURED them. we had them with fresh strawberries and bananas and i also had just made some granola then we topped it off with some honey vanilla yogurt i made a touch of cinnamon. it was INSANE how great it was. i feel a fresh renewed ability to cook. Thank you so much for this site and recipe!!!
Tracie says
Thanks for this recipe! I'm excited to ditch the packaged crepe mix for this one! Our favorite filling for dessert crepes is warm cream cheese with a little powdered sugar blended in. Add choped fresh fruit, roll and top with another small sprinkle of powder sugar! Delicious, yet not too sweet!
Katrina says
I made these for breakfast today and they were perfect! Much easier than I thought too. I made mine with almond milk instead and whipped them by hand - no need to dirty a blender. Thanks for the recipe!!
Carine says
Thank you so much for yet another wonderful recipe.
Made them for my husband and 8 yo and 2 yo...they were a big hit! I do think they were "easy". After messing up the first 2 crepes I got the angle/swirl/amount of batter down right and it was smooth sailing from there. Wonderful texture and flavor to them. And I love that you just throw the ingredients all in the blender - one step, less dishes! I found that I didn't need butter except at the beginning and a little bit in between when using my large non stick pan.
I personally was especially a fan of them filled with banana and (dare I say it?)...Nutella ;)
Erin says
Made these for breakfast and they were delicious! My picky husband and 5 year old really enjoyed them. Thank you!
Jennifer says
Made these last night for a special dessert for a few friends - after a few failed attempts, I finally got 4 decent ones!!! Butter was my friend last night...and it really does make everything better :) And, I don't think my dog minded eating the ones that didn't turn out :)
Michelle says
We love crepes! I even invested in an actual crepe pan (flat bottom, non-stick), even though I normally despise limited-use kitchen tools, and it was totally worth it. I think you can roll almost anything into a crepe and make it into a meal. We do a simple sauteed fresh spinach/mushroom/cheese one that would fit right in with a 100-days plan. I put PB&J crepes into my daughter's lunch, I sauteed a banana with some honey and rolled it up in one for desert one time...crepes may be the most versatile tool in my real food arsenal right now.
Bibiana says
I make mine using just whole wheat flour, milk, eggs and salt (mixed up in the blender) - no sweetener in the dough at all. Then we either fill them with apple sauce or other fruit for breakfast, or with creamed spinach for dinner.
Rachel says
Am excited to try these with Spelt bread,did anybody try it yet?
Jennifer says
do you put anything inside the crepes or just roll them up with nothing inside?
100 Days of Real Food says
You can do it either way! For breakfast we usually eat them plain, but they would be great filled for a dessert.
Jillian Arnould says
This was my first attempt at crepes and they came out phenomenal! So good and super easy!! Every recipe I've made from your site has been delish, thanks so much for all the work you put into this blog!
kriste says
I made these last night for dinner and they were a hit! I think I like them better than plain white-flour crepes! We have nonstick crepe pans (like this one http://www.amazon.com/T-Fal-Specialty-13-Inch-Nonstick-Pancake/dp/B000MYI2Z4) and didn't even need extra butter for greasing. Thank you for a great recipe!
christie says
I haven't made crepes since I worked at a Ski Resort in the French Alps and was the "crepe maker". I made batter from scratch every morning for 500....after a month of that swore i'd never make crepes again! But after a crepe bistro opened on our corner I got reinspired and looked on your site for this recipe, tried it this morning and after the first few "messes/misses" i had great success and my daughter had a great lunch!
100 Days of Real Food says
So glad it was a hit...even for a professional "crepe maker" like yourself! :)
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100 Days of Real Food says
Welcome to the blog! I started my site on wordpress almost 2 years ago and it has just been a lot of trial and error...learning as I go! I also like to get ideas from how other sites are organized/styled/etc. Good luck!
Cory says
This may be a dumb question, but do you use more butter every time and that addes up to 1 tbsp? Or do you put the entire amount in there at the beginning and its enough to make the entire batch?
100 Days of Real Food says
I add a little butter each time before adding more batter to the pan.
Isabel says
I just made these for the first time and they were a huge HIT!! My little one is home sick and since it was pajama/pancake for snack day at preschool I made him this special treat for lunch. So delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!
Bonnie says
Mmmm! When I was in Thailand, I had crepes for breakfast - squirt lime juice on top, then sprinkle with sugar - amazing!
Stacey says
Have you ever sent these in your girls' lunches for school? I am wondering if they get soggy if they sit too long. I thought it would be great to make a "lunch crepe" as a fresh idea.
100 Days of Real Food says
I have not, but they would LOVE it if I did...good idea!
Dawnette says
Note to novices: whenever I teach people to make crepes, I always try to remember to tell them that even experienced crepe makers often ruin the first one or two in each batch. My late Aunt Glady told me the same thing about making Welsh cakes; she always burned the first batch. I think is has something to do with getting the temperature just right. I think of it as giving an offering to the Crepe Fairy! :)
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Jessica Russell says
It's Saturday night, 8 pm, and I'm drinking a glass of red and making crepes! Holy cow, these are delicious. My 8-year-old is having a sleepover and the girls can't wait for breakfast! I' ll pair these with organic berries, sauted apples and banana slices. Mmmmmmmm....
Brianna says
Aha! I tore many in the first batch because I was using a regular-sized skillet! The second (and third and fourth) batches were fantastic in an 8" pan (as suggested, DUH!). :)
Brianna says
Made these once and they were a BIG win! No matter the picky eater, everyone loves these! They're light yet filling and so versatile. As another reviewer stated, the whole wheat "aftertaste" wasn't there. I did tear many of them, but I'll get better I'm sure! Making a triple batch today to freeze for later! Thanks so much!
erica thompson says
In the UK we call these pancakes, traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday, but often eaten as a breakfast or supper throughout the year as well. I like to serve them with lemon squeezed over and a little honey or brown sugar. Also nice with berries or banana slices or other fruit of choice and with cream or soured cream . They can also be filled with savoury fillings too and eaten as a meal. (cooked chicken in a white sauce; minced beef (you call it ground beef I think) with carrots & peas in a gravy; grated cheese & chopped onion; just a few examples) .
Krista says
I used to work at a creperie and would make a TON of different lunch crepes! Try to add pesto, chicken, spinach, and tomatoes! So good!
Dana Duggins says
Thank you for the step by step pictures. I have never made crapes before and these were delicious! I only destroyed one :-) I could not believe that the wheat taste that I normally find so strong was not even noticeable! I will make a double batch next time to have some to freeze! Thank you for your recipes.
Dana Duggins says
I mean "crepes"
Julie says
Amazing! My fiance loved these! We also had the French toast - incredible with Great Harvest's honey wheat bread! Thank you for the amazing recipes to help us with our challenge!
100 Days of Real Food says
I am so glad to hear that...thanks for leaving a review!
Genny says
About how many crepes can you make out of one batch of batter? I tried these this morning and they were delicious (I even ground my own whole wheat flour right before mixing the batter), but I do think I probably made the crepes too thick! My kids didn't seem to mind though! lol
100 Days of Real Food says
My kids usually eat them so fast too that I can barely count how many I made. I would estimate somewhere between 12 or 15 crepes though.
Bronwyn says
Also, I make breakfast crepes with scrambled organic eggs, garlic, mozzarella, and pepper and they are amazing!! My Fiance`s favorite!! :)
Bronwyn says
I have to say I have become obsessed with your blog since I found it!! I LOVE your recipe ideas and although I haven't had time to try them out (I just discovered you yesterday) I have EXTREMELY excited to do so! I LOVE making crepes but my old recipe definitely doesn't follow your rules-but I am happy that you have alternative recipes for practically everything I like to eat :) Yay! Also, when I do my crepes I don't pour to one side- I usually pour in the middle while simultaneously swirling the pan to get even coverage and then if I have extra I just pour it off real quick. lol. :) LOVE LOVE LOVE what you are doing and I am sooo happy other people are realizing how processed food is BAD. I already don't do HFCS and don't drink soda either (but I've never liked the taste anyhow and its been years since I had one) but I am just THRILLED that you have soooo many different alternatives to so much stuff, usually I have to go to a million different places to find one recipe!! Thank you!!! :) :)
100 Days of Real Food says
Thank you and welcome to the blog!! :)
west hollywood halloween 2010 says
These look delicious! and nutritious! :) Cannot wait to try this recipe Saturday morning! Thanks for sharing the step by step photos too!
Victoria says
I just made these crepes this morning. I have been wanting to make crepes for a very long time, and decided that your recipe looks easy enough to master---and they were! I can't tell you how excited I am about these crepes! They were so delicious---even my children loved them, one who is a very picky eater really surprised me. I do have a question. In the article you said that your grandmother makes them ahead of time. My question is does she freeze them flat or already folded, and do you just nuke them to thaw out? Many thanks for this recipe--delish!!
Lisa says
I am so glad they were a hit! My grandmother freezes them folded up and separated by sheets of waxed paper (in a zip lock bag). And to thaw them out she just "nukes" them :) She even puts the syrup on first so it warms up with the crepe and it is so good leftover like that!
Alexis says
I made the crepes for breakfast this morning. They were easy to make, and my husband and two children enjoyed them. I will definitely be making them again! Thanks again for the recipe!
Caroline says
My husband was off work today so I made the crepes and they were so delicious!!! We had to make more! and it was so much easier than I anticipated. Your pictures helped so much! :)
maggie sanders says
ok I am now so wanting to eat these yummy looking crepes! It is so great because there are so many fruits that are delicious with them that you can really focus on trying to get what is fresh and local...I think grated orange grind is a nice flavor when you want a change...thanks for sharing...Maggie
Alexis says
I have been looking for something new to make for breakfast for my family; thanks for sharing this recipe! I look forward to trying them!
Danielle says
We just went to The Crepe Cellar (in Charlotte) on Saturday... and I said... I need to start making crepes again!! Love this!! :)
Lisa says
Never heard of that place...thanks for sharing (although not sure if we can eat anything there on the 100 Days of Real Food!)
Caroline says
These look delicious! and nutritious! :) Cannot wait to try this recipe Saturday morning! Thanks for sharing the step by step photos too!