Chocolate For Breakfast? This Healthy Crepes Recipe Packs 28g Of Protein – And Tastes Like A Treat
Craving something sweet but still want your breakfast to pull its weight? This healthy chocolate crepes recipe has you covered – with 28g of protein per serving and a creamy ricotta filling that makes every bite feel like a reward.
Because we’re all for a pancake stack, but when your meal can taste like dessert and help you hit your goals? That’s the kind of breakfast we’re going to keep on rotation.
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These chocolate crepes are soft, flavourful and super easy to make. The protein comes from eggs, ricotta and milk and unlike store-bought or sugar-loaded versions, this one delivers a smart mix of carbs, fat and protein that’ll keep you full.
Each batch makes 4-6 crepes, depending on size, and they’ll keep in the fridge for up to two days if stored in an airtight container. For the best texture, store the crepes and ricotta filling separately and assemble just before eating – ideal if you’re meal-prepping or planning ahead for brunch.
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Want To Tweak This Recipe? Try These Swaps:
No ricotta? Use smooth full-cream cottage cheese or thick Greek yoghurt.
Dairy-free? Opt for your favourite plant milk and use almond- or cashew-based cream cheese.
Extra protein boost? Stir a scoop of protein powder into the batter or the filling.
Make it fancy: Top with berries, cacao nibs, toasted nuts or a drizzle of almond butter.
Whether you’re building muscle, chasing stable energy or just want to upgrade your go-to sweet fix, this healthy chocolate crepes recipe hits the spot. You can add it to the rotation and enjoy knowing you’ve got a breakfast that feels as good as it tastes.
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Chocolate Crêpes Filled With Ricotta
Chocolate Crêpes Filled With Ricotta
Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? This healthy chocolate crepes recipe packs 28g of protein per serving – and tastes amazing.Per 328g serving: 2174kJ, 18g fat (10g sat), 550mg sodium, 62g carbs, 3g fibre, 19g sugars, 28g protein.
Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, DessertCuisine French, Healthy
Servings 4 peopleCalories 520 kcal
180 g cake flour3 tbsp good-quality cocoa2 tsp castor sugarPinch salt3 eggs, beaten300 ml milk100ml water2 tbsp water (extra)Vegetable oil for fryingFor the ricotta filling500 g ricotta2 tbsp castor sugar75 ml milkZest of 1 large lemon30 g 70% cocoa chocolate, finely grated, leaving a few larger chunks
Sift the flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Add the sugar and salt and beat in the egg. Gradually beat in the milk and water. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Whisk in the extra water and ladle some of the batter into a jug. Wipe a non-stick pan with some paper towel dipped in vegetable oil and warm over a medium to medium-high heat (or just add a tiny knob of butter).Working quickly, pour some batter into the pan and swirl it around so the base is evenly covered. Cook until the crêpe is starting to brown on the underside (it should take about 15 seconds). Flip and cook on the other side, then slide onto a plate.For the filling, mix the ricotta, sugar, milk and lemon zest until smooth, then fold in the chocolate.Preheat the oven to 250°C. Spread one half of a crêpe with two to three tablespoons of filling, fold over, then fold into quarters.Arrange on a plate or platter, dust with icing sugar and grill for a few minutes until the crêpes are crisp and golden. Serve immediately.
Per 328g serving: 2174kJ, 18g fat (10g sat), 550mg sodium, 62g carbs, 3g fibre, 19g sugars, 28g protein.
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