Apple Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Drizzle Recipe
Delight in these light and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Crepes made with wholesome oat and rice flours, filled with a warm, spiced apple compote. These vegan, gluten-free crepes are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, combining natural sweetness from apples and bananas with aromatic cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 crepes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (90 g) oats ground into flour or oat flour
- ½ cup (80 g) rice flour
- 4 tbsp (32 g) cornstarch or arrowroot flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds or chia seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) plant-based milk (canned lite coconut milk recommended)
- 1 small banana (80 g)
- ½ tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (such as coconut or vegetable oil)
Apple Filling:
- 3 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- ½ tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients and whisk together to combine evenly.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Place all wet ingredients except the oil into a food processor or blender and process until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Batter: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for a few minutes to hydrate the flours and thicken slightly. If the batter becomes too thick, add up to 50 ml more plant-based milk to reach a pourable consistency.
- Cook Crepes: Heat a small amount of oil in a small to medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet, then spread it thinly and evenly using the back of a ladle. Cook for 2-4 minutes until the edges lift easily and the crepe is golden underneath. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
- Prepare Apple Filling: Combine chopped apples, sugar, plant-based milk, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a skillet or saucepan. Stir well off heat, then turn the stove to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for a few minutes until the apples are soft and the filling thickens.
- Serve: Place a few teaspoons of warm apple filling onto each crepe, roll or fold them, and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- The batter will thicken as it rests; add extra plant-based milk gradually if it becomes too thick to spread.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding oats finely in a blender or food processor.
- Use canned lite coconut milk for a creamy texture with lower fat content.
- Caramel sauce pairs beautifully with these crepes; consider making a simple vegan caramel sauce for drizzling.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats and rice flour.
