Healthy Oat Crepes are a wholesome twist on a classic French favorite. Made with nutrient-rich oat flour, low-fat milk, and a touch of maple syrup, these crepes are naturally gluten-friendly (if using certified gluten-free oats) and ideal for a lighter, more nutritious breakfast or snack.
Their delicate texture and mild flavor make them perfect for both sweet and savory fillings. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or enjoying a relaxed weekend brunch, this oat crepe recipe offers a delicious and health-conscious alternative to traditional white flour crepes, without compromising taste or texture. Plus, they're easy to make and come together in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) low-fat milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1
- 1/3 cups (160 g) oat flour (use a scale for measurement or scoop and level in a measuring cup)
- 3 tablespoons (29 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) melted butter,
- Avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray.
If you're searching for a wholesome, light, and easy-to-make breakfast or snack, these Healthy Oat Flour Crepes are the perfect solution. Made with whole grain oat flour and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, they offer a nutritious alternative to traditional crepes without compromising on flavor or texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blend the Batter (5 minutes). In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend for a few seconds until smooth. Then, add the oat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter. Blend again on low speed for about 10 seconds or until fully incorporated.
- Preheat the Skillet (2 minutes). Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, lightly spray the pan with avocado olive oil cooking spray.
- Cook the Crepes (15 minutes)Pour just under 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the skillet.
- Quickly tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even layer.
- Cook for about 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the underside is golden brown.
- Gently loosen the edge with a spatula and flip the crepe.
- Cook the second side for another 30–60 seconds until just golden.&
- Serve Transfer cooked crepes to a wire rack or plate.
- Repeat the process, spraying the skillet as needed, until all the batter is used. Keep crepes warm under a clean tea towel or stack them folded in quarters.
Allow it to cook until the bottom is golden brown, then use an offset spatula to lift one side of the crepe, flip to the opposite side, and continue to cook until just golden brown on the bottom. If necessary, slightly reduce the burner temperature.
Transfer the crepe to a wire rack. Repeat the process until all the batter has been utilized. You can keep the crepes warm using a tea towel or simply fold them into quarters and stack. Note that as the batter rests, it will thicken; you may thin it with a few additional tablespoons of milk as required.
After blending the wet ingredients, add one and one-third cups of oat flour, three tablespoons of all-purpose flour, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and two tablespoons of melted butter. Blend everything on low speed for about ten seconds until smooth and fully combined.
Preheat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, lightly coat the surface with avocado or olive oil cooking spray.
Pour just under one-third cup of batter into the center of the skillet. Quickly tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even layer.
Cook until the underside is golden brown, about 1–2 minutes. Gently lift the edge of the crepe with an offset spatula, flip it, and cook the other side for another 30–60 seconds until golden. If the crepes brown too quickly, slightly reduce the heat.
Transfer each finished crepe to a wire rack. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed. To keep them warm, cover the crepes with a tea towel or fold them into quarters and stack. As the batter rests, it may thicken slightly. If needed, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk to return it to a pourable consistency.
These healthy oat crepes are light, nutritious, and incredibly versatile. Enjoy them plain, or fill with your favorite sweet or savory toppings like fresh fruit, nut butter, yogurt, or sautéed vegetables for a satisfying meal any time of day.
