Healthy Oatmeal Crepes (Printable Version)
Light, tender crepes made with wholesome oats — perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
06 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or unsalted butter (plus more for cooking)
# Method:
01 - Add rolled oats to a blender and pulse until finely ground to a flour-like consistency.
02 - Add whole wheat flour and salt to the blender. Pulse once to combine.
03 - Add eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil (or butter). Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or butter.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting to spread evenly into a thin layer.
06 - Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly golden.
07 - Flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
08 - Serve warm with fresh fruit, yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of honey as desired.
# Expert Tricks:
01 -
- They taste like indulgent crepes but are packed with wholesome oats and fiber that keep you satisfied for hours
- The batter comes together in minutes in a blender, and you probably have everything in your pantry right now
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- The batter needs those 5 minutes of resting time or the crepes will tear when you try to flip them
- Your first crepe might be ugly and that is completely normal, use it as a test to adjust your heat and batter amount
03 -
- Certified gluten-free oats and a 1-for-1 gluten-free flour blend work perfectly if you need these to be gluten-free
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for warmth that pairs beautifully with fruit toppings