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Basic Crepe

The perfect blank canvas to make your breakfast sweet or savory.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    14 servings

Ingredients

4 large Eggland’s Best eggs
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth and mixture begins to form bubbles at the top.

    Step 2

    Pour into a batter bowl or mixing bowl and cover tightly; refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Whisk mixture again before cooking.

    Step 3

    Heat a nonstick 10-inch skillet over mediumhigh heat and spray lightly with cooking spray.

    Step 4

    Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, spread mixture evenly over pan, swirling pan slightly if needed.

    Step 5

    Cook for 2 minutes, or until bottom is golden brown, using a heatproof spatula to check bottom.

    Step 6

    Flip crepe over and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown. Note: this side will cook very quickly.

    Step 7

    Set crepe on a large plate and repeat with additional mixture.

    Step 8

    Fill with your favorite sweet or savory fillings and enjoy.

  2. TIPS

    Step 9

    Savory Suggestions

  3. Step 10

    Use these crepes in place of tortillas for a high-protein breakfast burrito!

  4. Step 11

    Scramble 5 EB eggs in a separate skillet and set aside.

  5. Step 12

    Create a toppings bar with the following ingredients to assemble your burrito:

  6. Step 13

    Shredded low-fat cheese: Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack

  7. Step 14

    Diced vegetables: bell pepper, broccoli, tomato, mushroom, avocado

  8. Step 15

    Meats: cooked ground turkey, cooked and crumbled bacon, cooked and crumbled sausage

  9. Step 16

    Additional toppings: salsa, hot sauce, ketchup

  10. Step 17

    Sweet Suggestions

  11. Step 18

    Slice an apple into thin slices, heat in a nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon of butter, and cook until soft. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and wrap in crepe.

  12. Step 19

    Spread 1 tablespoon of strawberry preserves on the inside of the crepe, fill with sliced strawberries, and top with powdered sugar.

  13. Step 20

    Spread 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter on the inside of the crepe, fill with sliced bananas and a teaspoon of mini dark chocolate chips.

  14. Nutrition Information

    Step 21

    Serving Size: 1 crepe

    Step 22

    Calories: 84

    Step 23

    Fat: 4g (43% calories from fat)

    Step 24

    Cholesterol: 57mg

    Step 25

    Sodium: 99mg

    Step 26

    Total: 9g

    Step 27

    Dietary Fiber: trace

    Step 28

    Protein: 3g

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