Description
Delicious and healthy Apple Cinnamon Crepes made with oat and rice flour, filled with a warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling, perfect for a comforting breakfast or dessert. These plant-based crepes are naturally sweetened and gluten-free, offering a light and tasty treat.
Ingredients
Crepe Batter
- 1 cup oats (ground into flour or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 4 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot flour)
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp flax seeds (ground or chia seeds)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk (canned lite coconut milk recommended)
- 1 small banana
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- oil (for frying)
Apple Filling
- 3 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients including oat flour, rice flour, cornstarch, coconut sugar, ground flax or chia seeds, and baking powder. Stir well with a whisk to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, process the plant-based milk, banana, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. This creates the wet portion of the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a whisk to mix together until the batter is smooth and has no lumps.
- Rest and Heat Pan: Let the batter rest for a few minutes. Meanwhile, heat a small to medium-sized non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil to lightly grease the surface.
- Cook Crepes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet for each crepe. Using the back of a ladle, spread the batter evenly. Cook for 2-4 minutes without disturbing until edges lift easily. Flip the crepe and cook for another 1-2 minutes. If the batter thickens during cooking, add up to 50 ml more plant-based milk to thin it out. Repeat until all batter is used.
- Prepare Apple Filling: Combine apples, coconut sugar, plant-based milk, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a skillet or saucepan. Stir while cold, then turn on medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low/medium and simmer until the apples soften and the filling thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon a few teaspoons of warm apple filling onto each crepe. Roll up the crepes and optionally drizzle with homemade caramel sauce (see notes). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use oat flour made by grinding oats to ensure a smooth crepe batter.
- Plant-based milks like canned lite coconut milk add richness without dairy.
- A small ripe banana adds natural sweetness and moisture to the batter.
- If batter thickens too much while cooking, thin it with extra plant-based milk as needed.
- For extra indulgence, serve crepes with a drizzle of caramel sauce made by simmering coconut milk and coconut sugar until thickened.
- These crepes are naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by using plant-based milk and oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
