Description
Indulge in these light, protein-packed crepes featuring a delightful cinnamon swirl and a luscious cream cheese glaze. A healthier twist on a classic, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- For the Protein Crepes:
- 1 cup (120g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) Vanilla or Unflavored Whey/Casein Protein Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or alternative sweetener (optional)
- Cooking spray or extra butter for greasing
- For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling:
- 1/4 cup (50g) Brown Sugar (packed) or alternative sweetener
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz (113g) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) Powdered Sugar or alternative powdered sweetener
- 1–2 tbsp Milk or Cream
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Crepe Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and optional sweetener. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes (or longer).
- 2. Make Cinnamon Filling: While batter rests, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until a thick paste forms. Set aside.
- 3. Cook Crepes: Heat an 8-inch non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Lightly grease. Pour ~1/4 cup batter, swirling to coat the bottom thinly. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges are set, then flip and cook 30-60 seconds more. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining batter.
- 4. Assemble Crepes: Lay one warm crepe flat. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon filling evenly over the surface. Tightly roll into a log. Optionally, spiral the log into a pinwheel. Repeat for all crepes.
- 5. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Slowly add milk/cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is reached.
- 6. Serve: Drizzle crepes generously with cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins