Wholemeal crepes
Crepes (or crΓͺpes) are very thin pancakes. They originated from Brittany, a region in the north-west of France. Unlike pancakes, crepes donβt require leavening agent and have a higher content of milk.
Crepes come in two varieties: sweet (made with white or wheat flour and lightly sweetened) and savoury (made with buckwheat flour and unsweetened). While sweet crepes are often eaten as part of breakfast or as a dessert, savoury crepes are commonly served for lunch and dinner. My wholemeal crepe reicpe is closer to the sweet version. Nevertheless, it can be savoury too by switching to buckwheat flour and omitting the sugar.
Crepe is real simple and effortless to whip up even kids can do it. You can use a hand whisk and spatula to make the batter, or for a shortcut, whiz everything in a blender. You can make the batter a few hours or even a day in advance. However, it’s important to sieve your batter so as to be lump-free. Resting the batter before cooking also helps to produce more tender and soft crepes.
As I don’t have a special crepe pan, I cook my crepe with non-stick skillet which works just perfectly. I find 20cm (8 inches) to be the ideal pan size for making crepes. It’s easy to handle especially during flipping or tossing. Of course, you can use any pan size as you like. Well, to be honest, I still don’t dare to toss my crepes yet. Do give it a go if you dare!
These crepes can be served cold or warm, and topped with sweet or savoury fillings.Β The ideas on how to eat them are endless. Using fresh fruits to make fun faces is what my son and I love most.Β It’s a fun yet healthy way to encourage your little ones to eat more fruits. Sometimes, if I want to pamper my taste bud, I will apply a layer of Nutella jam on my crepe, and top with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of ground toasted peanuts (the more the better!). Wow! It tastes heavenly!! What’s your favourite way of eating crepe? I love to hear from you.
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Can you guess which one is my son’s creation?
wow! so yummilicious! The colour is brilliant!
Alice: Thanks, my friend! π
those crepes are out of this world! love how there is a boy and man and an angry bird(?) where are you? ;p
Janine: Thanks!! So sweet of you! I’m the one with strawberry eyes and nose. lol! π
So cute presentation,even grown up kids like wont say no to this healthy crepes.
Priya: Yeah, we love them too. π
I love crepes but can never get them out of the pan in one piece! I’ll have to try your technique.
Joanne: Hope my tip works for you! π
I love that it’s wholemeal and how cute you decorated it.
LCOM: Thanks! π
love all your crepe decorations, very cute. Crepes are such a great treat anytime.
Noobcook: Thanks!! Yes, it’s an all-time favourite. π
I absolutely love crepes! I have been wanting to make some to enjoy! Love all the cute-looking crepes!!
Lee Mei: Thanks!! Do give it a try! π
Brilliant presentation. Love it! π
Celine: Thanks!! π
I believe it is both healthy + happy to make and to eat all these crepes. With nutella would be one of my choices too.
TasteHongKong: Thanks! It’s the cheapest and happiest food that satisfies my son’s palate. π
I love all the faces! It’s important to use good healthy ingredients but not to forget to enjoy it. π Your dish make everyone a happy eater!
Nami (JOC): Thanks!! π
I saw 5 guys and a bird! Who made the Angry Bird? :p When the crepes are made wholemeal, they just sound one level up healthy!
Tigerfish: The one with strawberry nose and mouth is me! lol! Not only healthy but tasty too! π
Seriously over the top cute. My teens were looking at them. I can’t imagine if I served them such cuteness. They would laugh indeed. I love the swipe of Nutella inside. I just recently featured crepes but ooooh with the Nutella would have been a good addition.
Sarah (Thyme): Thanks! Your crepe looks very delicious!! π
I love how you make your meals so fun and kid-friendly! Definitely going to steal your ideas when I have children!
Rack of Lam: Thanks for your nice comment! π
I make crepes or pancakes with my daughter on weekends. Since I am not a big fan of non stick pans and own none in my kitchen, I have a tough time making them as most chefs and recipes call for. I got myself the crepe stick that pros use, still it does not come out as thin. Is there any other way to came perfect crepes with cast iron pans.
Srimathi: It’s difficult for me to comment on your situation as I don’t know (and see) how and what you had done. Maybe you could give my recipe a try and see how it goes. π
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Nice presentation indeed. I looked up the web trying to find some filling recipes that can fit a 2.5 year old toddler in terms of more nutrition balance and also to please their taste buds but in vain. Do you have any recommendation other than the regular toast spread and the fruit (no protein)?
Lynn: Thanks!! Maybe you can try adding cheese, cooked chicken, cooked fish (salmon), baked beans or veggie (spinach). Make some mushroom soup or pumpkin soup (please refer to the recipes in my blog), and use this crepe as dip. Hope it helps!
Hey, I just realised the British pancake is quite similar to this! I did a post on it. It is quite a watery batter. =)
Lilium: Yup, they are sometimes called “crepes”. π
What kind of milk should I use? Love yr receipes!
Lovely!: I use fresh milk. You can get from the chiller section. Happy trying! π
Thanks! You’re really helpful & pls pls keep this space full of your healthy & hearty receipes! (:
Lovely!: Thanks for your wonderful compliment and words of encouragement! π
Thanks for sharing your recipes. May I know if the batter is runny or watery? I find mine watery and the whole meal flour doesn’t mix well with the batter. It is like ‘sand’ with water kind of effect. Am I doing it right? Is whole meal flour the same as whole wheat flour?
Thanks!!
Mei: Sometimes, wholemeal flour and whole wheat flour can be referred to the same flour because the term βwholemealβ is used in UK whereas βwhole wheatβ is used in US. However, in Singapore or Malaysia, wholemeal flour is different than whole wheat flour in term of the texture. The former refers to soft whole wheat flour (the texture is similar to this link: http://www.paradisefarmorganics.co.uk/wholemeal-flour-35-p.asp) and the latter refers to hard whole wheat flour (it is coarser with more bits of bran and germ similar to this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/teenytinyturkey/3445457040/in/photostream/). May I know which type did you use?
Hi Mei,
Lovely Crepes..my son loves them…i learnt to make them from here..just wanted to know if I can make a crepe mix so that i can whip them up in times of emergency and what would be the quantity required…
Love: Sorry, I haven’t made them in advance. It is pretty easy to whip if you have tried it before. π
Hi Mei,
Thanx for replying…just wanted to know the quantity….not an issue…but i seriously am in love with ur recipes….have prepared a few of them for my son n he loves ur crepes a lot…thank u so much….love
Love: Happy trying!! Btw, my name is Lai Kuan. π