Oh how I adore my protein recipes – especially these chocolate protein crepes! There is a reason I have a whole ‘high protein’ section on here. Lots of women worry that ‘high protein’ diets will make them ‘bulk’, but this really isn’t the case. It is great for us with very active lifestyles – and also brilliant for those trying to lose weight. Protein keeps you fuller for longer and is really nutritious. It also helps you build and retain lean muscle mass. Anyway, enough of that talk.. onto the recipe!
Apart from protein, what else do I love? Chocolate – of course! I feel 80% of my recipes have chocolate sneaked in somehow. Either that or the whole thing is a ‘chocolate overload’. So put protein, chocolate and one of my favourite breakfasts together and you get chocolate protein crepes. That’s right – when I’m not eating oats, I’m scoffing down a plate of protein pancakes/crepes.
I always find the word crepe to be very fancy and a dish you get when you are out for a posh brunch date. However, COVID has definitely sparked my interest for bringing these memories and feelings into the home. What more could you want than a gorgeous luxury breakfast in the comfort of your own house? Even better when it is tailored exactly to your liking.
This recipe took me a little while to perfect. I had no end of failed attempts. Whether it was broken crepes when I tried to flip them, or those that simply stuck to my supposedly non-stick pan and became a somewhat type of sweet scrambled egg. Yes, you can imagine LOTS of those happened! But finally, we have it. I am so proud of this – and it is highly reproducible. The scientist in me really likes this term.
This breakfast is ideal for both a weekend treat as well as a weekday whip up. It doesn’t take long at all – you’d be surprised. I’ve also made this the night before and re-heated the following morning (adding the toppings fresh). It keeps really well in the fridge overnight for a quick serve the next day.
To make these extra boujee, I serve mine with fresh fruit, chocolate and vegan squirty cream. I like to say they stay like the photos when served, but you bet I add about another 1/2 of the cream can to the plate. Don’t tell me you wouldn’t do this too. Anyway, I hope you love this recipe as much as I loved creating it. Have a great day!
Chocolate Protein Crepes
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For frying
- 1 large Egg
- 15 grams Protein powder (vegan/dairy-free) Chocolate flavour
- 50 grams GF oats Blended into flour
- 100 ml Dairy-free milk Recommended: oat, almond or coconut
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the egg, protein powder, oat flour and milk until combined and few/no lumps
- Heat oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat
- Pour the batter into the pan, evenly and thinly coating the surface
- Cook for 2-3 minutes (until the crepe begins to form holes)
- Gently flip the crepe over with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side
- Repeat until you have used all the batter
- Serve with your favourite toppings
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Calories do not account for oil
- Calories do not include toppings
- Recommended to eat on day of cooking but can be stored in the fridge for 1-3 days
