For a delicious change, try this bread alternative!
- Mariangela

- Feb 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 24
Sweet or Savory Crepes

If you share my passion for bread but also want to maintain a healthy waistline and boost your protein intake, these freshly made crepes are incredibly simple and quick to prepare.
Versitile - a great sweet breakfast or as a snack on the go
Rich in protein, this wholefood, freshly prepared bread alternative offers a steady energy release and keeps you satisfied. Homemade crepes are convenient not only for their versatility in fillings but also for their ease of packing and travel, and they help save money.
Sweet or Savory Crepes
Makes: 5 crepes
Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
4 Tbsp oat flakes (40gr) | 147kcal/ 4.8gr protein/ 3.6gr fibre/ 22.4gr carbs/3.4gr fat
2 Tbsp wholemeal spelt flour (40gr) | 135.6kcal/ 4.4gr protein/ 4.4gr fibre/ 24.8gr carbs/1.16gr fat
2 Tbsp gram flour (40gr) | 138kcal/ 9.2gr protein/ 10gr fibre/ 21.8gr carbs/ 0.96gr fat
300 ml water
1/4 tsp baking powder
Total nutritional values (5 crepes):
420.6kcal/ 18.4gr protein/ 18gr fibre/ 69gr carbs/ 5.52gr fat.
Nutritional values per crepe:
84.12kcal/ 3.68gr protein/ 3.6gr fibre/ 13.8gr carbs/ 1.1gr fat
Directions
In a blender, mix all of the ingredients and blitz into a creamy liquid.
Divide the mix into 5 equal portions.
Heat a lightly oiled crepe pan to medium temperature, and pour one measure into the centre, and spread evenly into a disk (tilt and swirl).
Cook for 1 to 2 munites or until the bottom is slightly brown and the edges begin to lift.
Flip the crepe and cook for another minute or until slightly brown on the other side.
Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and fill as you like.
Alternative suggestions:
To achieve a more savory taste, include paprika, rosemary, or any other herbs and spices you prefer.
For a sweet variation add agave syrup or cacao, vanilla, cinnamon, etc.
Enjoy!!!

Great recipe for using oats. A proper non stick pan is highly recommend ;)