Vegan Crepe Recipe

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Growing up, there was nothing better than waking up to the smell of my mom making crepes on a Sunday. I grew up in Bulgaria, where crepes are a very popular breakfast. Crepes were one of the foods I really missed when I switched to a vegan diet, so I decided to make my own vegan crepe recipe!

Transforming traditional crepes to make these delicious vegan crepes

Classic crepes are made with flour, eggs, milk, salt, and butter. They resemble pancakes, but they are much thinner. To make eggless crepes we will be using cornstarch as an egg replacement- this will help hold the vegan crepe batter together. To replace the dairy, we will use non-dairy milk. You can use any that you like. My favorites are almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk. Instead of butter, we will be using coconut oil, but you can use vegan butter instead if you prefer, or if that's what you have on hand.

All of these simple ingredients will help us make the perfect thin crepe that tastes just like French crepes!

What you will need for this vegan crepe recipe

Dry Ingredients

• all purpose flour: I have not had success using any other kinds of flour with this recipe, so I highly recommend using all purpose flour.
• sugar: I like to use coconut sugar, but you can use any granulated sugar of your choice.
• cornstarch: this will be your egg replacer.
• sea salt

Wet Ingredients

• plant-based milk
• coconut oil: I love using coconut oil, but you can also use vegan butter, canola oil, or even olive oil.
• vanilla extract

Equipment Needed

• non-stick pan or a nonstick skillet: these vegan crêpes are super thin, so the most important thing is that they don't stick to the pan.
• spatula: to flip the crepes
• a large mixing bowl and whisk OR a food processor: you can use either one to make the batter. I've used both methods and they both work.

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How to make easy vegan crepes

• To a large bowl or a food processor, add the flour, sugar, cornstarch, salt, dairy-free milk, oil, and vanilla.

• Combine all of the ingredients well, until you have a smooth batter. You can whisk the ingredients with a whisk, or blend in a food processor.

• Very lightly grease a nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Set the stovetop to medium heat.

• Scoop up a ladle of batter and pour the batter on the hot pan (about ¼ cup of batter at a time).

• As soon as you have poured the batter, grab the pan by the handle and swirl the pan in a circular motion so that the batter is evenly distributed in a thin layer.

• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until you have crispy edges that are golden brown in color. Then flip and cook for another minute on the other side. Repeat for all of your crepes.
• Let them cool off for a few minutes at room temperature, then add your toppings.
• Note: Don't worry if it's your first time making crepes and they don't come out just right the first time! It always takes me a few tries to get the flip just right and sometimes the first crepe ends up looking a little rough.

• I topped mine with dark chocolate, peanut butter, strawberries, bananas, plant-based coconut whipped cream, and powdered sugar.

• Dig in and enjoy your perfect crepes!

If you're in search of more vegan breakfast recipes, you might like these yummy flavors of vegan pancakes

• matcha pancakes
• chocolate chip pancakes
• chocolate protein pancakes
• For an even fancier way to enjoy crepes, try this delicious vegan chocolate crepe cake!

How to store the crepes

If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container.

What can I fill my sweet crepes with?

Crepes are so great because they are so versatile, you can fill them however you'd like. My favorite way to enjoy them is with strawberries, bananas, melted dark chocolate, and peanut butter. Here are some amazing ways to top your sweet vegan crepes:

• fresh fruit and powdered sugar
• vegan Nutella or another chocolate spread
• maple syrup
• jams and jellies
• whipped cream and fruit
• you can even make them savory!

How to make savory crepes

I love adding a sweet filling to my vegan crepes, but you can just as easily make a delicious version with savory toppings instead! To make these crepes savory, leave out the sugar and vanilla when you are making them. Here are some delicious savory fillings you can add:

• mushrooms and spinach
• veggies and vegan cream cheese
• whatever you like putting on an omelette, could also go great on some savory vegan crepes!

Do you need a special crepe pan to make this vegan crepe recipe?

There are some really awesome pans/ cast irons that are made specifically for crepe making. They are large and flat with shorter edges like this one. They are definitely super useful for making crepes, but I always make this recipe is a regular nonstick pan and it works out great! Personally, I don't think you need to spend extra money on a special crepe pan unless you're a huge crepe fan and will be making them every week.