Banana Crêpes

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Delicate crêpes infused with vanilla and filled with caramelized bananas create a light, flavorful dessert or breakfast. The vanilla enhances the sweetness of ripe bananas for a classic combination.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Yield 12 crêpes
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Ingredients

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  • 1.0 cup (120.0 g)all-purpose flour
  • 2.0large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)whole milk
  • 2.0 tbsp (30.0 g)unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp for cooking
  • 1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
  • 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
  • 2.0 large (240.0 g)ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)brown sugar, for caramelizing bananas

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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the whole milk, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to fully hydrate.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat and brush lightly with melted butter.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter into the pan, swirling to evenly coat the bottom with a thin layer.
  7. Cook until the edges lift slightly and the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
  8. Transfer the cooked crêpe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
  9. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and brown sugar. Once melted, add the sliced bananas.
  10. Cook the bananas over medium heat until caramelized and softened but not mushy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  11. Fill each warm crêpe with a spoonful of caramelized bananas, fold or roll, and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Resting the batter helps create tender crêpes by relaxing the gluten.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas for best caramelization without turning mushy.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make banana crêpes?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 10–12 crêpes.

How should I store banana crêpes?

Store cooked crêpes separated by parchment paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.

Can I make banana crêpes ahead?

Prepare the batter and refrigerate it up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.

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.

Delicate crêpes infused with vanilla and filled with caramelized bananas create a light, flavorful dessert or breakfast. The vanilla enhances the sweetness of ripe bananas for a classic combination.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

108 Calories / serving
3.8g Fat
15.5g Carbs
3.1g Protein
5.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1296 cal · 46g fat · 186g carbs · 37g protein · 70g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 108 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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  • 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 25 min

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