These gluten-free crepes are so easy to prepare and are good for breakfast or dessert. They can have a sweet or savory flavor with the usual alternative of dairy free. These are absolutely delicious and will be liked by kids as well as adults.
Jump to Recipe Print RecipeI am so excited to share this recipe gluten-free crepes with you. It is almost incredible how simple it is. All you need is a blender, few basic ingredients and about five minutes to make the batter.
Regular crepes use all-purpose flour containing gluten, but this one without gluten in it also tastes great! They’re spongy, they’re easily made (in a blender!) and go perfectly with various toppings or fillings.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make
- Pantry staple ingredients
- Dairy free friendly
Key Ingredients
Flour: I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking flour which I highly recommend. In case you decide to choose another type of blend, ensure that it has xanthan gum.
Milk: The best choice would be almond milk but any other kind works too whether it’s non-dairy or dairy type.
Eggs: Two large eggs are needed here for these crepes. Do not use flax eggs or applesauce as egg substitutes if you want the real texture and taste.
Butter: Use melted butter here considering dairy butter, non-dairy butter, refined coconut oil if desired but nothing beats plain old butter!
Sugar & Vanilla: Sugar and vanilla enhance the flavors. I used white sugar but any granulated sugar should work just fine. The crepes will turn out darker when you use coconut sugar. You can also try some refined sugar-free option.
Making Gluten-Free Crepes
Blend the Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. The blending is necessary so that clumps are prevented since the batter is thin.
Heat the Pan: Heat your non-stick pan with a little oil over medium/low heat.
Cook the Crepes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan. Spread it uniformly by using the back of a spoon or tilting the pan sideways. Leave for about one minute up to when bubbles rise on top, then flip and cook for another thirty seconds. Don’t burn them much; they need to be soft.
Finish and Serve: Place cooked crepes on a cooling rack while waiting for others to finish cooking. They can be served rolled up or folded in quarters with an optional addition of strawberry jam before folding/rolling.
Serving and Filling Suggestions
Berries & Whipped Cream: My favorite! Also, try using coconut whipped cream, strawberry jam and drizzle some chocolate sauce over it.
Banana & Nutella: Fresh banana and Nutella are always a great combination that goes well with these crepes.
Savory: Skip sugar or reduce it and serve with egg, avocado, parsley, cilantro and red pepper flakes.
Maple Syrup: Just a few drops of fresh maple syrup and pinch of cinnamon.
FAQs
Storing and Freezing
In the Fridge:
These gluten-free crepes have a life span of up to three days in the refrigerator after being prepared; put them into an airtight container for freshness.
Freezing:
For freezing, place each crepe between parchment papers then into a freeze-safe bag. They can stay frozen for up to two months. To reheat, thaw them in a refrigerator and warm them up on low heat on a pan.
Best Gluten & Dairy Free Crepes
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes15
minutesThese gluten-free crepes are so easy to prepare and are good for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 ¼ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter dairy or non-dairy
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. But if you just whisk it up as the batter is thin, it can become clumpy so I opt to blend.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Heat non-stick pan with oil over medium/low heat.
- Add ¼ cup of batter to the pan. Use a spoon’s back or turn the pan itself in circular motions for even spreading of batter.
- Cook for about 1 minute or until bubbles appear on top, then flip, and cook for another 30 seconds. Avoid frying too much because it will make crepes tough.
- While you prepare the remaining dough put the cooked pancakes on a wire rack.
- Roll them up into tubes or fold them into triangles. Optionally, before rolling or folding, put strawberry jam in the middle of your rolled pancake.
- Serve berries and bananas with nutella, whipped cream maple syrup etc.