Thin French crêpes made with mashed banana in the batter and a vanilla-infused chocolate filling, folded and served with fresh banana slices for a rich, fruity dessert.
Banana Chocolate Crêpes
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; cook in rounds so the pan stays hot.
- ¾ cup (90.0 g)all-purpose flour
- 2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
- ½ cup (115.0 g)mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)whole milk
- 2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- 1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp (1.0 g)fine sea salt
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 4.0 oz (115.0 g)semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1.0 large (120.0 g)ripe banana, sliced, for serving
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and fine sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the mashed ripe banana and whole milk until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms.
- Whisk in the melted butter and pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow it to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with melted butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly in a thin layer.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly golden; flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the crêpe to a warm plate and keep loosely covered with foil. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
- While still warm, spread chopped semi-sweet chocolate evenly over each crêpe allowing it to melt slightly.
- Add a few slices of fresh banana on top of the melted chocolate, then fold the crêpe into quarters.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy chocolate and fresh banana combination.
Tips
- Incorporate mashed banana directly into the batter to infuse subtle flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use high-quality pure vanilla extract or paste to complement the fruit and chocolate flavors.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make banana chocolate crêpes?
Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill and rest. The recipe makes 10 crêpes.
How should I store banana chocolate crêpes?
Store leftover crêpes wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.
Can I make banana chocolate crêpes ahead?
Prepare the batter up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerate before cooking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (10 servings): ~1100 cal · 40g fat · 157g carbs · 30g protein · 63g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 110 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 21 min·1.2 mi·~2450 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
- Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
- Swimming laps 15 min
- Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
- Dancing 18 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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