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Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes

July 21, 2014 by Lindsay 54 Comments

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These Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes are the perfect vehicle for yogurt and fresh fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Or try them with nut butter for a quick energy boost.

Hi Friends!

Don’t panic. I know it’s Monday and Monday is Bean Bytes day…but this particular Monday also happens to be my Recipe Redux posting day. So we’re doing a little switcheroo. Recipe today. Bean Bytes tomorrow!

These Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes are the perfect vehicle for yogurt and fresh fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Or try them with nut butter for a quick energy boost.

So, this month’s Redux theme was:

A Spirited ReDux

From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with spirit?

Being that alcohol isn’t really my thing right now…I went the plain jane route with vanilla extract. But it’s actually one of my favorite pantry staples so it worked out well for me. I knew I wanted to do something breakfast-related but didn’t want traditional pancakes or waffles, so I decided on crepes! A few years ago I posted a recipe for Buckwheat Crepes which were delicious, so this time I decided to play up the flavors a little more and add lots of cinnamon and vanilla.

These Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes are the perfect vehicle for yogurt and fresh fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Or try them with nut butter for a quick energy boost.

The result? Super simple to make and full of flavor!

Here’s the recipe:

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Packed with flavor and simple to make, fill these with anything your heart desires for a tasty breakfast or snack!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 11/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 – 3 teaspoons vanilla extract (depending on flavor preference)
  • Butter or oil for greasing pan
  • Optional fillings: yogurt, fruit, chocolate chips, etc

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed.
  2. Grease pan.
  3. Pour a small amount of batter (I used 3-4 Tablespoons at a time) into a saute pan over medium heat.
  4. Pick up the pan and swirl batter so it reaches the edges of the pan and forms a thin circle.
  5. After 30 seconds, gently use a spatula to lift up one edge and flip over.
  6. Cook another 30 seconds and remove from pan.
  7. Repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Roll or fold crepes on a plate until all are made.

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Crepes sounds fancy but they’re actually really simple to make. Play around with the amount of batter you use to get them as thick or thin as you want. If they start to stick to the pan, just regrease it!
These Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes are the perfect vehicle for yogurt and fresh fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Or try them with nut butter for a quick energy boost.

Once you’ve got your crepes all ready to go, you’re ready for the fun part- filling them! Choose whatever fillings you like best. I went with plain yogurt, fresh nectarines and chocolate chips the first day and then went the pb&j route the next day!

The possibilities are endless my friends!

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These Cinnamon Vanilla Crepes are the perfect vehicle for yogurt and fresh fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Or try them with nut butter for a quick energy boost.

Let’s chat: What’s your favorite filling for crepes?

Enjoy! –Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    July 21, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    This looks delicious buddy! My favourite crepe fillings are nutella and whipped cream. So healthy 😉 Actually, cheese and ham is pretty epic too. Pinning, grinning and making!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:55 PM

      both versions sound amazing!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Oo interesting round up, I’ve played around with booze in cakes before and I think my favourite is sambuca, it adds an amazing fennel aniseed fragrance and you don’t get the booziness in the finished bake. Have you tried making your own vanilla extract?
    I love crepes for breakfast, I’ll have to try this combination

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:55 PM

      yes! i made homemade vanilla extract for xmas gifts one year. loved it!

      Reply
  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Omg I love crepes! I had no idea they were so easy but unfortunately I have no milk in the house right now argh! Maybe ill make these tomorrow!

    Reply
  4. jill conyers says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I love crepes but have had more fails than I care to admit in having them stay together. This recipe tempts me to try again!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I don’t think I’ve ever had crepes before :O I need to try my hand at some soon!

    Reply
  6. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    These look delicious! And yay, I’m so glad Bean Bytes are still happening tomorrow!

    Reply
  7. Betsy Ramirez, MEd, RDN @SupermarketNutrition says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I make crepes all the time now since my child is addicted to Nutella crepes from a recent visit to France.. So easy! These look amazing. My fave way is to make mine is with cherries and apricot brandy and set them on fire to caramelize the sugar! It’s so much fun!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:55 PM

      oooh the caramelized sugar sounds delicious!

      Reply
  8. lindsay says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    you taunt me with those snap chat pics

    Reply
  9. misszippy says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Yum…those look amazing! Bookmarking this recipe!

    Reply
  10. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    These look beautiful and light!

    Reply
  11. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    I love crepes and always forget about making them! Sometimes we’ll do a whole crepe meal- some savory with mushrooms and cheese or pesto/chicken, etc and then dessert ones too. Yours look so good!

    Reply
  12. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I never make them but look great & easy is good! fillings – fruit & greek yogurt sound good to me OR…. nut butter! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    I’m not going to lie… I feel a little lost without Bean Bytes!! BUT that just means I have something to look forward to tomorrow! 😉 AND I always love a good recipe, so I can’t be mad about that!

    Reply
  14. LydiaF says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I’ve recently discovered crepes myself. We’ve been going a little hog wild, but once a week isn’t too often, is it? These look delicious and take advantage of a favorite summer fruit.

    Reply
  15. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I love crepes – we just made simple ones this weekend for dessert with nutella and raspberries. Definitely need to add vanilla extract and cinnamon next time!

    Reply
  16. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    I love crepes! I’m the same with alcohol. My RecipeRedux day is tomorrow and I’m going the mocktail route, haha!

    Reply
  17. Anne says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I love crepes, fresh berries and yogurt are my favorite filling!

    Reply
  18. Francesca says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my heavens!! These sound unreal.

    Reply
  19. Lori Musselman says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Wow! Those look delicious, especially because of the 12 minute total cook time. YUM!

    Reply
  20. She Rocks Fitness says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    These look so delicious and so easy to make…I like how versatile they can be…I would definitely top mine with peaches and blueberries. 🙂 And possibly some nut butter…obviously!

    Reply
  21. Maureen says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    These look amazing! I can’t believe how easy they are to make….I always though crepes took forever!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:54 PM

      nope! super quick and simple.

      Reply
  22. Kimberly Henricks-Friedhoff says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Yep, I definitely need someone to make me a whole batch of these!

    Your crepes look perfect … hoping I can get them to turn out just as gorgeous when I attempt to make them too!

    Reply
  23. gretchen | kumquat says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    i love crepes… they remind me of living in germany and buying them fresh at the christmas markets. yours look delightful with fresh peaches and chocolate! have you tried vanilla paste yet? like extract but thicker, and loaded with tiny vanilla seeds… i’m hooked!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:54 PM

      ooooh haven’t tried the vanilla paste yet but i’m putting it on my list!

      Reply
  24. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    July 21, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I love making crepes when I have time in the morning. These look so yummy! I love adding mixed fruit in them.

    Reply
  25. Renee says

    July 21, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I rarely eat crepes but these look delicious. I like to keep them light so I add fruit.

    Reply
  26. Athletic avocado says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Yum! Gotta make these! I have been looking for a fool proof recipe! I’ve failed both times trying to make them!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      hope these work out for you!

      Reply
  27. Karielyn@TheHealthyFamilyandHome says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Hi there! Love your recipe and the peaches look ~so~ good! 😉

    Reply
  28. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

    July 21, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Yum! I love crepes and think these look so delicious! I’ve never made them on my own before but this looks like something I should try. My favorite crepes filling are strawberries!

    Reply
  29. Athletic avocado says

    July 21, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Yum These look amazing! I’ve been trying to look for a good healthy crepe recipe! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  30. HappyForks - diet analysis tool says

    July 21, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    If we forget about sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt and some herbs, one tablespoon of basil for example, we can eat crepes with vegetables. Zucchini, eggplant, beans, lentils, tomatoes, they are all perfect filling. Have you ever tried it?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      very true! i need to try a more savory version as well!

      Reply
  31. Sarah Grace says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    hello delicious! I LOVE crepes, and peaches, and vanilla..so I think {actually know} this is a winner Lindsay!
    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
  32. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Yum!

    Reply
  33. Erica says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    This recipe is going on the week’s menu! I love savory crepes for an easy dinner. We usually sauté spinach, onions and whatever other veggies are in the fridge. Then chop a tomato, add feta and dinner is served!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:52 PM

      perfect! i need to try the savory route as well.

      Reply
  34. Cassie says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I’m SOOOO bad at making crepes. I try and try and try. Maybe I just need to get a crepe pan? I wish I were good at it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:52 PM

      awww bummer! i had best success when i made sure the pan was well greased with butter first

      Reply
  35. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    I love crepes! My dad used to make them for me when I was little for my birthday breakfasts. I like them with strawberries and whip cream!

    Reply
  36. Danica @ It's Progression says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    These look fantastic!! Can you believe I’ve never had a crepe before?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:52 PM

      definitely time to try!

      Reply
  37. Ann @ Dunaway Dietetics says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    As much as I love crepes, I’ve never actually tried to make my own. You’ve given me inspiration. Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Love crepes! Ever since we went to Paris a few years ago I have been on a huge crepe kick- especially with fresh fruit! Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      hope they live up to the paris standard! 🙂

      Reply
  39. Mary @ flavorrd says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    How lovely, love the nectarines! It’s been forever since I’ve made crepes, now I’m wondering how they’ll do in a cast iron skillet…

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:50 PM

      i’m not sure! should be ok if it’s seasoned well?

      Reply
  40. Tiffany says

    April 11, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Do you know if I can make this Gluten Free?? It looks amazing but the flour would kill my stomach. Can I use gluten free flour?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 12, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      gf flour should work!

      Reply
  41. Samantha says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    I’ve never had crepes but literally just made these for the first time and omg they’re amazing! I filled mine with siggis spiced pear yogurt topped with fresh blackberries and cinnamon and then drizzled them with just a bit of maple syrup! Talk about flavor explosion in my mouth!

    Reply

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