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    Home » Recipes » Pancakes

    Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Crepes {Made with Almond Flour}

    Published: Jan 15, 2020 · Modified: Sep 9, 2022 by Christine · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Gluten free crepes are great for eating just about any time of day. They're light, delicious and super versatile. And perhaps the best part is that they are incredible easy and quick to whip up!

    gluten free crepes served on a white plate

    A 6-ingredient crepe recipe? Yes, please! Six ingredients is all it takes to make these simple gluten free crepes that are so easy to eat, everyone will be grabbing for seconds. 

    What ingredients are in these crepes?

    There's a reason these are called quick and easy crepes. The ingredients list is super short with convenient ingredients. 

    As with most crepe recipes, eggs are the star ingredient. Use large eggs for the best results. Besides eggs, you'll also need:

    Almond flour - make sure to look for almond flour, not almond meal. This brand is the one I recommend.

    A quick note about almond flour while we're on the subject: while almond flour and almond meal are 'technically' the same, the consistency is not. Almond meal is coarser and not as fine as almond flour. This recipe for almond crepes use a mix of almond flour and arrowroot flour, but just to get an even smoother texture. 

    Arrowroot flour - Arrowroot flour acts as a starch and binder to help the batter stick together. Find arrowroot flour here.

    Honey - just a touch, but definitely adds a wonderful flavor. 

    Vanilla extract 

    Salt

    What's the best way to flip a crepe?

    gluten free crepes cooking in a skillet
    A nice pour of batter
    gluten free crepes cooking in a skillet
    Fully cooked side

    Believe it or not, these crepes are easier to flip than pancakes. Even with their large size, they flip really easily. Besides a large skillet, the best tool to use for that perfect flip is a flat spatula. Simply slide it under the cooked side of the crepe and flip it over. The crepe will fall back into place in the pan.    

    Can I make these ahead of time?

    Yes! These crepes are ideal for making ahead of time. You actually have a couple options...

    1. Make the batter ahead of time and refrigerate until cooking. Use the batter within 24 hours though!

    2. Make the crepes ahead of time and refrigerate until serving. Keep them tightly sealed in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.  

    How do I store extra crepes?

    If you have any crepes left over, you can either store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage. For either the refrigerator or the freezer method of storage, place a piece of parchment paper in between each crepe before placing them in a tightly sealed plastic bag. This helps keep them fresh!

    What do I serve these almond flour crepes with?

    gluten free crepes filled with cherry pie filling

    The beauty of crepes is how versatile they are - here are some delicious ways of enjoying them:

    • Add some cherry pie filling and a dollop of whipped cream
    • (Any kind of pie filling and whipped cream!)
    • Fill them with melted butter and cinnamon sugar
    • Fill them with Nutella - maybe a sprinkle of powdered sugar if you feel like it
    • Use a mixture of cream cheese and fruit 
    • Spread them with herb cream cheese and top with sliced ham or turkey
    • Fill them with feta cheese and your favorite sandwich meat
    •  Smear some peanut butter on them and top with sliced bananas
    • Or peanut butter and jam
    • Fill them with sliced bananas and drizzle with chocolate syrup
    • Spread them with marshmellow cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup
    • Place sliced ham and Swiss cheese and roll them up for a delicious sandwich 
    • Add scrambled eggs and cooked sausage or bacon slices and roll them up

    The possibilities are endless!

    How to Make Gluten Free Crepes

    The ingredients

    gluten free crepes ingredients on a counter

    Isn't it nice when it's a short ingredients list?! Just eggs, almond flour, arrowroot flour, vanilla extract, honey and bit of salt. That's all you need to be on your way to delicious crepes. Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature for the best crepe texture.

    Mixing

    gluten free crepes batter being mixing in a glass bowl
    Almost there
    gluten free crepes batter in a glass bowl
    Perfect crepe batter

    Crepe batter can be tricky. You're looking for a smooth, nearly lump free batter. The best way to get that ideal batter is to use a whisk to mix the ingredients. With about 5 minutes of mixing time, it'll go from lumpy to nice and smooth.

    Pouring the batter

    gluten free crepes batter in a glass measuring cup

    To get wonderfully thin crepes, aim for about ¼ cup of batter per crepe. But measuring the batter into a cup and then pouring it out can be tricky. The easiest and least messy way to measure out the batter accurately is to pour all of it into a measuring cup and then pour it from there. No mess and you get nice, same size crepes every time.

    Flipping

    Flipping a crepe is actually much easier than flipping a pancake. Despite the large size, they really are easy to work with. Just pour the batter, let it cook just until the underside is slightly brown, then flip and let the other side cook for a bit.

    Pro Tip: They will cook fast. Don't be tempted to tun and do something else, crepes are quick!  

    Filling

    Because crepes are so thin, they cool really quick. As they come off the pan, stack them between sheets of parchment paper until ready to fill with one of the many delicious options listed above. They can be served warm or cool. 

    gluten free crepes with cherry pie filling

    Also check out these delicious gluten free recipes:

    • Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcakes
    • Easy Gluten Free Belgian Waffles
    • Say Hello to Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
    • Gluten Free Yeast Rolls in Under an Hour

     

    gluten free crepes filled with cherry pie filling

    Gluten Free Crepes Made with Almond Flour

    Gluten free crepes are great for eating just about any time of day. They're light, delicious and super versatile. And perhaps the best part is that they are incredible easy and quick to whip up!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, French
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 crepes
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Christine

    Ingredients

    • 5 eggs
    • 60 g almond flour ½ cup
    • 2 Tbsp. arrowroot flour
    • 2 tsp. honey
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • ⅛ tsp. salt

    Instructions

    • In a medium-sized bowl, break the eggs and whisk them until they are well-mixed. Add the flours, honey, vanilla, and salt and combine well. You are done stirring when there are no lumps in the batter; it should have a similar consistency to thickened milk.
    • Heat your pan hot enough that water will sizzle and dance if you flick a few drops on it. Spray with cooking spray.
    • Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and tilt and swirl it until it cannot get it any wider.
    • Flip the crepe when the top is shiny and the edges are quite dull—this should take less than a minute so don’t walk away!
    • Cook the other side for about one more minute.
    • Repeat with remaining batter - spraying the pan in between cooking each crepe.
    • Serve your crepes with whatever toppings you desire, either folding them in half or in quarters, or rolling them up into delicious little tubes.

    Notes

    • Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
    • Mix the batter until no lumps remain.
    • Use a measuring cup to easily pour the batter into the pan.
    • Refrigerate unused crepes for up to 3 days.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Allison

      May 30, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Hi! Never made crepes before so silly question here.....to make for savory dish.....do you still add the sweetener and vanilla?

      Thanks for your time!

      Reply
      • C.J. Brady

        May 31, 2015 at 9:35 am

        Hi Allison,

        Not a silly question - I like crepes a bit sweeter, but you can decrease the amount of vanilla to 1/2 tsp to decrease the sweetness for a more savory dish.

        Thank you for asking!

        Reply
    2. Lily

      July 08, 2015 at 5:53 am

      Hi there!
      Thank you for the recipe.
      I was craving something sweet and this was perfect!
      This recipe was super easy to make. In 5 minutes from reading my boyfriend and I were enjoying our crepes. I only had 3 large eggs and replaced honey for maple syrup and no arrowroot, next time I will try arrowroot as almond meal can be a little gritty in texture, this is a great recipe I will share for sure! Thanks a bunch!

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      August 07, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      This recipe has become a Sunday favorite in our family, filling them with meat and veggies or fruit and peanut butter! Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Christine

        August 09, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Hi Lisa,

        You made my day 🙂

        Glad you all love them as much as we do!

        Christine

        Reply
    4. Carole M Peck

      January 15, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      Christine, I'm anxious to try the crepes. Also, do you have a recipe for G. F. waffles? We tried one with almond flour and it stuck to our waffle iron like bubble gum and never could be cleaned out., which was tossed out. We got a new waffle iron for Christmas and would like to try it again. Thanks. Carole

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 16, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Hi Carole,

        Oh that's not good. I do have an excellent waffle recipe - I don't even use syrup on them! Here it is: https://zestforbaking.com/6-secrets-to-gluten-free-belgian-waffles I usually make the batter the night before and refrigerate it. 🙂

        Hope that helps! And it won't stick, I promise!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    5. Becky

      January 15, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Question do they break apart the day or 2 after when you go to eat them? Ive had that problem before

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 16, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Hi Becky,

        Nope! I was eating them on day 2 right out of the plastic bag I kept them in - no breaking or falling apart.

        ~Christine

        Reply
    6. Jayne Braun Newell

      January 20, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      I make your cinnamon roll . it was wonderful , everything was just right. thank you for the receipt .
      Just wondering if I can use that dough for pie crust.?.

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 21, 2020 at 7:55 am

        Hi Jayne,

        Glad you enjoyed it! As for making it into pie crust, I've not tried it like that, but if you do, please let me know! I'd be curious as to how it turns out!

        Thanks,

        Christine

        Reply
    7. Jacqueline

      March 15, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      THANK YOU!! Over the last few months I have been trying many recipes as I try to figure out new eating requirements for my son. This recipe was amazing, easy and so yummy! It will def be a weekly thing if not more! Have you tried reducing or eliminating the honey? If so, how would you suggest I do that? Right now, we are greatly reducing sugar in all forms including stevia, etc. so if you had any suggestions on how to modify this without ruining it? Because it is perfect as is!!

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 16, 2020 at 9:31 am

        Hi Jacqueline,

        Aw so glad you enjoy it! So let's see, I haven't made it with a decrease in the honey, but what I normally recommend is doing it gradually and seeing what the 'sweet spot' is. So try making them with just 1 tsp. honey next time and see if that gives you the right consistency with the level of sweetness. (With these, I am pretty confident you will be fine to eliminate it all together. Make savory ones instead!)

        Hope that helps!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    8. Carlyse

      June 09, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      What flour substitute do you recommend for a nut allergy?

      Reply
      • Christine

        June 09, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        Hi Carlyse,

        So oat flour would be the closest! Hopefully this chart helps! https://zestforbaking.com/guide-to-gluten-free-flour-substitutes

        ~Christine

        Reply
    9. Jacque Mae Boothe

      June 09, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      Hi, Christine.
      Re: making crepes, you didn't mention the size pan you recommend.

      Reply
      • Christine

        June 09, 2021 at 4:39 pm

        Hi Jacque,

        Oh great question - 10 inch non stick skillet.

        ~Christine

        Reply
    10. Dick L.

      June 09, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      A couple of more suggestions for fillings:
      - Add steamed asparagus spears to the ham and cheese version. Microwave them for a little to melt the cheese.
      - Fill crepes with crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts. Keep back a few walnut halves to use as a garnish.

      Reply
      • Christine

        June 09, 2021 at 8:31 pm

        Hi Dick,

        Wonderful suggestions, thank you!!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    11. Shoba

      June 09, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      Hi, is there a substitute or arrowroot flour?

      Thank you.

      Reply
    12. shannon

      August 02, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      My egg haters loved these! My gluten-free kids liked them. We all ate them! That's a big win.

      Reply
      • Christine

        August 03, 2021 at 1:29 pm

        Hi Shannon,

        Yes, big win for sure! Yay, glad they were a crowd pleaser!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    13. Leslie Crockett

      January 07, 2022 at 10:34 am

      Can you mix these in the blender instead of using a whisk?

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 07, 2022 at 11:07 am

        Hi Leslie,

        Absolutely!

        Thanks for asking!

        Christine

        Reply
    14. Doris

      June 25, 2022 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you. I love crepes and can't wait to try them. I'm so fortunate to have discovered you and your wonderful recipes.

      Reply

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