Characteristics
This meal provides a delicious and creamy crepe experience that is free of animal products (no eggs, no dairy). It provides nutrient-dense calories in the form of healthy carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as well as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It is naturally low in sodium and cholesterol-free, with a good amount of fiber. It is sure to please tastebuds and make a great experience for the whole family to enjoy as a breakfast meal or snack.
TYPE: Breakfast, Snack
PREP TIME: < 20 mins
SERVINGS: makes 4 large crepes
- Whole, real food
- 100% Plant-based (Vegan)
- Soy-free
- Oil-free
- Peanut-free
- Corn-free
- Refined sugar-free
Goodies Needed*
Crepes:
- 1 cup Organic whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Organic non-dairy milk
- 1/4 tsp Unrefined sea salt
Vanilla Cashew Cream:
- 1 cup Organic raw whole cashews (soak overnight or for at least 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup Filtered water
- 2 TBSP Organic maple syrup
- 1 tsp Organic pure vanilla extract
- Optional: the juice of half or a full organic lemon for a slightly sour yogurt-like experience
Fruit Topping:
- Fresh organic blueberries and/or other berries
TOOLS:
Preparation Steps
- Begin to heat your pan on low heat. Keep the heat at the lowest level for the entire cooking period.
- Make the crepe batter by adding the 3 ingredients into your blender and blend until a smooth, uniform consistency is reached. Transfer the batter to a large-enough bowl or cup using a spatula.
- Once your pan is well heated, pour 1/4 of the batter into the pan and gently twist the pan from side to side to distribute the batter around evenly. Cook your crepes for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until firm enough to flip and handle. (Exact time will depend on your pan and stove type.)
- While your crepes are cooking, prepare your cream by rinsing the soaked cashews well, and combining all of the cream ingredients in your high-powered blender. Blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
- When each crepe is cooked, spread a layer of the cream and fruit over each crepe and roll up. Then drizzle with any remaining cream and fruit.
- Serve warm and fresh. Enjoy!
Meal Health & Nutrition Benefits
Organic Whole Wheat
- provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is naturally low in fat
- provides phytonutrients and antioxidants
- provides vitamins, specifically most B vitamins
- provides minerals, especially manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper
- helps support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- helps maintain healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
- Health Tips: Avoid processed wheat-containing foods, even if whole. Choose organic wheat, as conventional wheat carries many health risks and includes toxic glyphosate residue. Choose organic stone-ground whole wheat flours for highest safety and nutrient integrity.
Coconut Milk (carton and canned)
- canned coconut milk is a more wholesome and highly concentrated source of nutrients; carton coconut milk is more processed and watered-down
- provides healthy fats, along with some carbohydrates and protein
- provides vitamins, especially many B vitamins, including folate and choline
- provides minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and manganese
- can support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- supports healthy digestion, bone health, and iron levels
- Health Tips: Avoid highly processed coconut milk products. Choose organic, original, unsweetened coconut milk without any risky additives.
Unrefined Salt
- unrefined sea salt unrefined Himalayan salt
- naturally alkalizing
- a source of over 80 essential and trace minerals
- supports optimal blood pressure, heart and nervous system health
- supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- Health Tip: avoid all forms of refined, white salt and processed foods made with it
Cashews
- provide healthy fats, protein, some carbohydrates, and fiber
- provide phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
- provide vitamins, especially vitamin K and some of the B vitamins
- provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium
- support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
- protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
Maple Syrup
- provides mostly simple carbohydrates (sugars) and about 20% fewer calories than honey
- provides antioxidants and phytonutrients
- provides trace amounts of B vitamins
- provides minerals, especially manganese, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, copper, and magnesium
- serves as a good, natural sweetener option, which provides some nutrition and health benefits
Vanilla
- provides antioxidants and phytonutrients, like vanilloids, and has anti-inflammatory benefits
- provides some B vitamins
- provides some minerals, especially manganese, potassium, copper, and magnesium
- supports healing, prevention, and overall health
- supports cardiovascular and nervous system health Tips: Use the vanilla bean directly or choose pure, natural, and organic vanilla extracts. Avoid synthetic vanilla and similar artificial vanilla products.
Blueberries
- provide healthy carbohydrates and fiber
- provide some protein and are virtually fat-free
- provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
- provide vitamins, including vitamin A, C, E, K, and most B vitamins
- provide minerals, including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and iron
- support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
- support optimal digestion, immune health, and brain health
- support healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
- protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
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