Delicious Low Calorie Crepe Style Pancakes - great with fresh raspberries and a little juice and zest of lemon.
Pancake Tuesday is just around the corner, and anticipation fills the air as discussions about pancake varieties abound. Whether you're aiming to adhere to your daily calorie intake or granting yourself a day of unabashed indulgence, the choice is yours. With numerous versions to explore, the options are limitless. These crepe-style pancakes are not only incredibly delicious but also wonderfully light. The batter yields approximately 5 crepes, their size determined by how generously you swirl the mixture onto the pan.
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Calories in Low Calorie Crepe Pancakes
This Crepe style pancakes makes 5 crepes which are 60 calories each.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Plain flour: Used as a base ingredient for the batter.
- Eggs: Provide structure and richness to the dish.
- Vanilla yoghurt (fat-free): Adds moisture and a hint of flavour to the pancakes.
- Low-calorie spray: Used for greasing the pan to prevent sticking. Use your preferred choice of low calorie spray, I prefer olive oil or avocado sprays without any added emulsifiers.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the pancakes.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Tips for Cooking Crepe Pancakes
Here are some tips for cooking crepe-style pancakes:
- Low Heat and Non-Stick Pan: Maintain a low heat setting on your stove and utilize a high-quality non-stick pan. This ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Exercise Patience: Avoid the temptation to flip the pancakes too early. Allow them to cook undisturbed until the edges begin to lift slightly. For reference, an electric hob setting around 4 (with 9 being the highest) worked well.
- Use Spray Oil: Apply a light coating of spray oil (one without emulsifiers) to the pan before cooking each pancake. This helps prevent sticking without adding excess fat, ensuring smooth flipping.
- Swift Swirling: Act swiftly once the batter hits the pan, swiftly swirling it around to achieve a thin, even layer. This technique is crucial for creating delicate, crepe-style pancakes with a uniform thickness.
By following these tips, you'll be able to master the art of cooking crepe-style pancakes, achieving perfect results every time.
Toppings for Low Calorie Crepes
Here are some suggested toppings for low-calorie crepes:
- Fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Sliced bananas
- Low-fat Greek yogurt
- Maple syrup, honey or golden syrup
- Light whipped cream
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar
- Nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- Melted drizzle of chocolate or biscoff etc
These toppings add flavor and texture to your crepes without adding excessive calories, allowing you to enjoy a delicious and satisfying treat.
More Pancake Recipes
I have some delicious low calorie pancake recipes already to choose from, such as:
- Easy Sheet Pan Oat Pancakes
- Fluffy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Oat Pancakes
- American Style Oat Pancakes
- Red Velvet Pancakes
- Chocolate Pancakes
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Recipe Card
Low Calorie Crepe Style Pancakes
Delicious Low Calorie Crepe Style Pancakes - great with fresh raspberries and a little juice and zest of lemon.
Ingredients
- 20g (0.7oz) of all purpose (plain) flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) of fat free vanilla yoghurt
- pinch of salt
- low calorie spray oil (I used coconut)
Instructions
- Add the flour, eggs, yoghurt and salt to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Heat a non stick crepe pan or frying pan over a medium heat
- Once hot, spray with spray oil
- Pour a little of the mixture onto the pan and swirl around so that it makes a thin crepe style pancakes. Lower heat slightly.
- Allow it to lightly brown on one side, you can carefully check with a spatula, for doneness, it will lift and flip easily when done on one side.
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Serve with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:
- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
- WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs - due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
- Dairy Free Friendly - use a dairy free yoghurt
- Vegetarian Friendly
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Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1 CrepeAmount Per Serving Calories 60Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 75mgSodium 74mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 3gProtein 4g
Nutritional information and values etc are an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate by the ingredients you use.
Carolyn says
Hi, I tried this recipe but it did not work. The mixture just heated up in the pan but didn't Cook, please could you give me some pointers.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Sounds like you may of been trying to flip it too soon, just gently try and lift from the edge, if it doesn't life easily, you know it isn't ready to be flipped, so leave a bit longer. Also a good quality non stick pan is a must. Hope that helps
Carolyn Slyfield says
In the end I left it for 20 mins and it still didn't Cook.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
No idea why they are not working for you then I'm afraid . I have made them several times now with no issue. I've had lots of members tag me with their pics of them on Instagram and Facebook too. Maybe your heat is too low if it isn't cooking . Have you got a good quality non stick pan and are you following the measurements exactly?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I'll try and get a video posted of them step by step soon. Perhaps that will help you see where you are going wrong.
Nicola says
Can't believe the other person said they wouldn't cook, of course they will cook, so yummy.
Carolyn Slyfield says
Well they didn't cook for me, I'm not making up.
ELLICE says
I'm trying these for dinner tonight with loads of fresh fruit and maybe a few squirts (synned of course) of golden syrup. Thank you for yet another brilliant recipe.
Joan says
Could I use toffee yogurt instead of vanilla
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
You can but just be aware that it may give an overpowering flavour
Lesley Robinson says
Hi. I tried these but they stuck to the pan. Is it my pan or am I trying to cook them on too high.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
it could be either, a good non stick pan is definitely needed, but you also don't want the heat too high, try not to flip until the underside is fully set.
Chrissy says
Could I replace the yogurt with milk from my HEA?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
you can but you may need to use a little less.
Emma fisher says
Just made these and LOVE them. Thank you for another great recipe❤️
Mags says
Hi,
Would this work with fat free natural Greek yogurt or is it too thick?
Thanks x
Heike Herbert says
I made this this breakfast, using Greek yoghurt and honey I brought back from Greece. It was delish!! And really filling
Mel says
Really nice, brilliant recipe my children absolutely loved them will definitely make again.
Carole says
I've just made these and they were delicious used coconut and vanilla yogurt and served with remaining yogurt and fruit. can they be made ahead and re heated?
Lindsay Brown says
Just made your crepe style pancakes
Really pleased with the result I made 5
Will defiantly make again