Sweeten your morning with a scrumptious stack of crepes!
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Why is it that, most of us are always willing to treat ourselves to a nice dinner, yet rarely give the same attention to breakfast? For “the most important meal of the day,” it can certainly be overlooked. This recipe is here to remind you that breakfast doesn’t always have to be about sustenance, but can be special too. Because nothing says special quite like these decadent Nutella Crepes.
Hailing from Brittany, France circa the 13th century, crepes are believed to have been created by accident. French folklore tells the story of a housewife who accidentally spilled buckwheat porridge onto a flat cooking stone in a hot fireplace, resulting in something that resembled a modern-day crepe. Back then, wasting any food whatsoever was out of the question, so she ate it, and the rest is history, apparently.
Luckily, we’ve replaced stones with pans, and fireplaces with stovetops, which means this crepe recipe comes together super easily. We are also lucky enough to live in an age where Nutella – the ultra-delicious chocolate hazelnut spread – comes readily available in a jar at the grocery store. Combine the two and get ready to indulge in a breakfast that’s a total treat!
Are Nutella Crepes Healthy?
If you want to make your Nutella Crepes healthier, be sure to top them with something like strawberries or bananas to get a serving of fruit in the morning! Overall though, this recipe is more for days when you want to indulge your sweet tooth in moderation.
My Secret For Perfect Crepes
The super-light, thin texture of crepes is part of what makes them so delectable. If you want to be sure you achieve this when preparing your Nutella Crepes, it’s important not to skip one crucial step: chilling your batter in the fridge. By doing so, you’ll let the gluten particles in the flour absorb the liquid of the batter, helping the gluten to relax, which will give your crepes their signature silky smooth texture.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Nutella for spreading
- Fresh bananas, sliced (optional)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend
Combine ingredients and chill.
Cook
Prepare a skillet, cook crepes, and stack.
Fill & Serve
Spread Nutella, fold crepes and garnish.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Once you’ve made the batter for your Nutella Crepes and are ready to chill it in the fridge before cooking, make sure to cover it with plastic wrap or use a container with a lid. If you have leftover crepes, stack them with wax paper between each crepe and store them on a plate with plastic wrap or in an air-tight container. They will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat your leftover crepes, remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before serving so that they return to room temperature, or heat them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
It’s true that Nutella naturally has a thicker texture that you may find difficult to spread evenly onto your crepes. If you add it to your crepes when they are still quite warm, the heat of the crepes should melt the Nutella slightly, making it more silky. You can also add Nutella to a bowl with a drop or two of water, stir it to combine, then spread the thinned-out Nutella onto your crepes.
As long as you’ve made your batter according to the instructions, your crepes should be the right texture for easy flipping. Make sure you are using a non-stick pan as well. A crepe will be ready to be flipped after the bottom is set, after about 1-2 minutes. Use a spatula to first loosen the edges, then get your spatula under the entire crepe and flip it in one swift movement, if you can.
Serving Suggestions
Fruit always makes for a delicious addition to Nutella Crepes, as the freshness helps balance out the richness of the Nutella. If you want to add even more fruit to your breakfast, give this Strawberry Smoothie a try!
If you prefer to keep the fruit on your plate, but still want to treat yourself to a morning beverage, why not try a unique way to drink your coffee? This Coffee Smoothie is so good, and this Homemade Caramel Vanilla Iced Coffee is an incredible way to kickstart your morning!
Nutella Crepes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Nutella for spreading
- Fresh bananas sliced (optional)
- Fresh strawberries sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Blend milk, flour, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a blender until smooth. Chill the batter for 1 hour.
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Prepare parchment paper squares to separate cooked crepes. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Lightly butter the skillet, pour 1/4 cup of batter, and swirl to coat. Cook until golden, flip, and cook the other side. Stack crepes with parchment paper in between.
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Spread Nutella on each crepe, add fresh fruit if desired, fold into triangles, and serve with optional powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Nutrition
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