Vegetarian Recipe: Coconut Fruit Medley Dairy-Free Crepes

TYPE: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert           PREP TIME: < 15 mins

Goodies Needed

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (such as grapeseed)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs (organic)
  • 1 large apple (organic)
  • 1 large orange (organic)
  • 1 pint strawberries (organic)
  • 2 bananas (organic)
  • Dried, unsweetened shredded coconut (organic)
  • Raw cashews (organic)
  • Agave Nectar (organic)

* Makes 4 extra large thin crepes

Bobs Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour (4x5lb)

Price: $17.35

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Let’s Do Organic Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut, 8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)

Price: $23.71

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Madhava Organic Agave Nectar – Raw, 23-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)

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Preparation Steps

  • Place the 2 eggs in a blender and blend just to mix
  • Add in the flour, oil and water into the blender with the eggs and blend until a uniform consistency is reached
  • Heat a large or extra large pan or skillet (if it is not a non-stick you may need to add some oil so the crepes don’t stick)
  • Pour some of the batter onto a well heated pan and cook just a couple minutes on each side (crepes cook very fast – they should just firm up and be golden brown)
  • Wash the apple, strawberries and orange
  • Peel the orange and banana, core the apple and remove the stems from the strawberries
  • Chop up all the fruits into small chunks (squares) and mix together in a bowl
  • Once crepes are done, place generous amounts of the fruit mixture onto each crepe
  • Sprinkle the tops with a generous amount of the coconut and some cashew pieces
  • Drizzle the fruit-topped crepe with some agave nectar
  • This makes a delicious meal that the whole family will greatly enjoy!
  • I played around with the recipe to avoid milk or soy milk and these turned out great with the water (did not find any suitable substitute for eggs yet)
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with rice or amaranth flour
  • Enjoy and come back and let me know how you liked it!

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Whole Wheat Pasta

  • offers healthy source of complex carbohydrates, which help to regulate healthy blood-sugar levels
  • good source of (in descending order): manganese, fiber, tryptophan and magnesium
  • helps to maintain a healthy weight, reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, lowers risk of diabetes type 2, helps prevent gallstones
  • enhances intestinal health by keeping you regular, protects against breast cancer, helps prevent childhood asthma, enhances cardiovascular health and contains an excellent dose of phytochemicals to promote overall health
  • for more information, visit the whole wheat detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Eggs:

  • add necessary protein and vitamin B12 component easily and the much lacking nutrient choline
  • good source of (in descending order): tryptophan, selenium, iodine, vitamin B2, molybdenum, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin D and omega-3
  • enhances brain health, helps prevent cardiovascular disease including blood clots and enhances proper cholesterol (see American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study)
  • for more information, visit the egg detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Bananas:

  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, fiber and manganese
  • offers cardiovascular protection, offers protection from ulcers, helps replenish electrolyte stores, enhances proper elimination, protects from age-related macular degeneration, helps build stronger bones and promotes kidney health,
  • for more information, visit the bananas detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Strawberries:

  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, manganese, fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin B2 and vitamin B5
  • contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and protect against rheumatoid arthritis
  • for more information, visit the strawberry detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Apples:

  • Excellent source of flavenoids that act as antioxidants
  • good source of (in descending order): fiber and vitamin C
  • enhances proper cardiovascular health, provides protection against cancers, enhance proper digestion, enhance proper blood sugar, prevent kidney stones and promote overall good health
  • for more information, visit the apples detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Oranges:

  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin A and calcium
  • contain antioxidant properties to protect against free radical damage and prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and enhances overall good health
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, may help lower cholesterol, prevent kidney stones, help prevent ulcers, protect respiratory health and help protect against rheumatoid arthritis
  • for more information, visit the orange detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Cashew Nuts:

  • good source of (in descending order): copper, magnesium, tryptophan and phosphorus
  • Rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fats, especially oleic acid like olive oil
  • Promote good cardiovascular health, lower risk of coronary heart disease, promote healthy bone development, reduce risk of colon cancer, promote healthy blood vessels and joints and help prevent gallstones
  • Lower risk of weight gain when consumed on a regular basis
  • for more information, visit the cashews detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Dried, Unsweetened Coconut:

  • good source of (in descending order): manganese, fiber, copper, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5 and vitamin B2
  • enhances overall health due to its many beneficial properties
  • for more information, visit the coconut detailed overview from Nutrition Data

* For other healthy fruit options, if substituting any of the above, check out World’s Healthiest Food Listing


Evita Ochel's photo About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.

2 Comments to “Vegetarian Recipe: Coconut Fruit Medley Dairy-Free Crepes”

  1. monica says:

    Oh man I LOVE crepes. Haven’t had em’ in ages. Your fruit combo looks superb. I also like crepes stuffed with savory fillings like mushrooms and spinach. Mmm. Might be a perfect treat for brunch this weekend!

  2. Evita says:

    Hi Monica!

    Oh yes me too – I LOVE crepes and we did not have them in so long, the other day I thought of the idea and I thought why not try them with water (as we don’t drink dairy milk or soy milk) and they turned out great! Actually between the fruits and the nuts and coconut – they were AMAZING!!!

    Seriously I thought, “who needs whip cream or ice cream, it would just ruin them”

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