Today’s recipe: gluten free low carb coconut crepes! If you’ve seen my healthy coconut waffle post from a few months back {recipe here}, then these are essentially the same, but in crepes form; both sweet and savoury.
If you love crepes and pancakes and have come to terms with the fact that you probably shouldn’t eat them every day, then this is a healthier alternative that’s worth a try for sure. I came up with this recipe while I was on a low carb diet and although I’m not anymore, I don’t even care. I love making these simply because of how yummy they are! The health aspect is just an added benefit.
They’re mainly made with yoghurt, eggs, desiccated coconut and a minimal amount of flour. Sounds weird? Not crepe-like at all? Well you’re probably right, but trust me it works!
Or trust the pictures instead. 😉
Low carb coconut crepes recipe:
- 3 eggs (140g)
- 20g (2-3 Tbsp) unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 25g (2-3 Tbsp) sugar (omit if making savoury crepes)
- 40g (3 Tbsp) unsalted butter
- 75g (5 Tbsp) plain full fat Greek-style yoghurt
- 45g (5-6 Tbsp) flour (I used Doves Farm self-raising gluten free flour blend)
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking oil (I use Fry Light Olive Oil Spray)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops of coconut natural flavouring (for an extra coconutty flavour)
Optional: rest the batter for 15-20 mins. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and produces a better texture.
If using a plain flour blend, add 1 tsp baking powder.
Directions
- Melt the butter in the microwave in 10 seconds increments, stirring in between each, until the butter has fully melted.
- Combine with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Let the batter rest for at least 15-20 minutes. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and produces a better, softer texture.
- Heat up some oil or cooking spray in a frying pan on low/very low heat. I use Fry Light olive oil spray which is only 1 calorie per spray and does an amazing job at preventing sticking.
- Pour a small amount of batter and spread it thinly by angling the pan in a circular motion.
- Cook each crepe for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping them mid way through. Note: allow the pan to cool down a bit between each crepe and add more cooking spray.
Enjoy!
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