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4.79 from 14 votes

Vegan Crêpes

These vegan crêpes are based on Julia Child's French crêpes! These crêpes are made with aquafaba instead of eggs to create crêpes that are light and delicate, but still sturdy enough to flip and fold.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 83kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cold non-dairy milk Such as coconut, almond, or soy milk
  • cup cold water
  • ½ cup chickpea brine Drain from a can of organic chickpeas
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter, plus more vegan butter or oil for brushing hot pan

Optional add-ins for savory crêpes:

  • diced fresh herbs

Optional add-ins for sweet crêpes:

  • dash sweet liqueur
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Let batter sit in the refrigerator at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Pre-heat non-stick pan on high heat, and brush or spray with vegan oil or butter. Oil should shimmer on the pan.
    Tip: Vegan crêpes are less forgiving than traditional crêpes-- make sure the pan is hot before cooking or they may not cook correctly
  • Holding pan just off heat, add 2-3 TB batter and swirl to coat pan. Place back on heat and cook for about 90 seconds, until the bottom of the crêpe is golden and slides off the pan easily.
  • Flip and cook the other side for 5-10 seconds. Move crêpe to a wire rack or plate to cool, and repeat with remaining batter.
  • Make Ahead: Stack with wax paper in between crêpes. Refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3-4 months in an airtight container. Don't skip the wax paper-- the crêpes will stick together.

Notes

Yields: About eight 10" crêpes, ten 8" crêpes, or twenty 5" crêpes
Nutrition information is for one 8" crêpe, and does not include optional ingredients.
About the Resting Time:  The rest time allows the gluten to relax.  If you skip it, your crêpes will still be delicious, but they might have more bubbles (holes).

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.6mg