Description
These Cinnamon Roll Protein Crepes are a quick and healthy breakfast that brings the flavor of a cinnamon roll into a light, protein-rich crepe. Perfect for beginners looking for an easy sheet pan dinner alternative or anyone in search of quick and healthy meals without protein powder.
Ingredients
Scale
Crepes:
- 40g (about ½ scant cup) oat flour (or any flour)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 whole egg
- ¾ cup (180ml) egg whites
Cinnamon Yogurt Filling:
- ⅓ cup (80g) Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon granular sweetener (such as erythritol)
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preferred milk (optional, to thin if necessary)
Sugar-Free Cinnamon Topping:
- 1 teaspoon granular sweetener
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, maple syrup, egg, and egg whites. Whisk until smooth and lump-free. For an ultra-smooth texture, use a blender.
- Cook the Crepes: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter into the center, quickly tilting the pan to spread it evenly into a thin circle. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another 30–60 seconds.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, sweetener, and ground cinnamon. If the mixture is too thick to spread, add a small splash of milk and stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Crepes: Spread a layer of the cinnamon yogurt filling over each crepe and gently roll them up into logs or spirals.
- Add the Topping: In another small bowl, mix additional sweetener and cinnamon. Sprinkle this over the crepes just before serving for that classic cinnamon roll flavor.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the crepes, as they can dry out quickly. Keep them soft by cooking just until the edges lift. For more flavor, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the batter. You can also experiment with different fillings like nut butter or fresh fruit. These crepes are great for meal prep—store unfilled crepes in the fridge between sheets of parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 185mg