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Crêpes with Strawberries, Bananas, and Nutella

Source of Recipe


From "400 Calorie Fix" by Liz Vaccariello



List of Ingredients



• -- Crêpes --
  
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 cup fat-free milk
  
• .
  
• -- Filling --
  
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  
• 1 banana, sliced
  
• 2 tsp sugar
  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
• 4 Tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella), warmed
  






Instructions



1. To make the Crêpes:
   Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until well combined. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
   
   
2. Preheat the oven to 275° F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Coat a nonstick crêpe pan or 8-inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons of crêpe batter into the pan, tipping to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1 to 1½ minutes per side, until lightly browned. Repeat 7 more times with the remaining batter. Stack the crêpes as you work and cover to keep warm.
   
   
3. To make the filling:
   Combine the strawberries, banana, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Arrange the crêpes on a work surface. Spread each with 1½ teaspoons chocolate-hazelnut spread in a straight line across the center. Top the spread with 6 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture, then roll up jellyroll style. Transfer the crêpes to the baking sheet, seamside up. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until the filling is warm.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
   Per Serving:
   (1 serving = 2 filled crêpes)
   280 calories; 9 g fat (2.5 g sat); 135 mg sodium; 44 g carb; 3 g fiber; 9 g protein; 10% calcium.
   
   
   MAKE IT A 400-CALORIE MEAL
   
   • Top with Yogurt: Add ¾ cup low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt as a topping to your fruit-filled breakfast. Calories: 120; Total Calories: 380
   • Drink with Milk: Have 1 cup low-fat milk. Calories: 100; Total Calories: 380
   
   






Final Comments


"The key to successful crêpes is a pan that allows the crêpes to release easily without sticking. Crêpes can be made ahead of time, separated with foil, parchment, or waxed paper, then wrapped and refrigerated until ready to use."