Characteristics

This meal provides a delicious and creamy crepe experience that is free of animal products (i.e. 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!

TYPE: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
PREP TIME: < 20 mins
SERVINGS: makes 4 large crepes

  • Whole food
  • 100% Plant-based (Vegan)
  • Wheat-free
  • Soy-free
  • Oil-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Nut-free
  • Corn-free
  • Refined sugar-free

Goodies Needed

INGREDIENTS:

Topping:

  • Fresh Organic Blueberries and/or other berries, bananas, etc.
  • Vanilla Cashew Cream (below) or Vegan Vanilla Cream

Vanilla Cashew Cream:

TOOLS:

  • Cast Iron Griddle or safe non-stick pan (about 10 inches)
  • Spatula
  • High-powered blender like a Vitamix

Preparation Steps

  1. Begin to heat your pan on low-medium heat. Keep the heat at this level or lower for the entire cooking period to avoid burning.
  2. Add the flour, liquid (non-dairy milk/water) and salt into a blender and blend until a smooth consistency is reached.
  3. Once your pan is well heated, pour 1/4 of the batter into the pan and twist the pan gently from side to side to distribute the batter evenly around. Cook your crepes for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until firm enough and gently golden. (Exact time will depend on your pan and stove type.)
  4. 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 smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
  5. Once crepes are done, spread a layer of the cream and fruit over each crepe and roll up. Then drizzle with any remaining cream and fruit.
  6. Serve warm and fresh. Enjoy!

Meal Health & Nutrition Benefits

Whole Grain Spelt:

  • Offers healthy source of complex carbohydrates and health enhancing phytonutrients
  • Source of (in descending order): manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, protein and copper
  • Lowers risk of diabetes type 2, enhances cardiovascular health and reduces risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, prevents gallstones, helps protect against breast cancer and enhances overall good health
  • For more information, visit the spelt detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Non-Dairy Milk:

  • provides some plant proteins and fats
  • naturally cholesterol free
  • avoids the problems associated with dairy (use of hormones, drugs, acidity, mucus formation, allergies, etc.)
  • depending on source, like soy, hemp, coconut, almond or brown rice; offers a variety of different healthy nutrients and health benefits
  • always aim for ORGANIC and ORIGINAL, unsweetened varieties
  • always choose the least processed one

Blueberries

  • provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber, 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
  • for more info, see the blueberries overview on World’s Healthiest Foods

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
  • for more information, visit the cashews detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

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
  • for more info, see the maple syrup overview on organicfacts.net

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
  • for more information, visit the vanilla overview from Nutrition-and-You.com Tips: Use the vanilla bean directly or choose pure, natural, and organic vanilla extracts. Avoid synthetic vanilla and similar artificial vanilla products.

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
  • for more info, refer to unrefined salt on Green Med Info
  • Health Tip: avoid all forms of refined, white salt and processed foods made with it