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BANANA CREPES, THIN AMERICAN FRENCH STYLE BANANA PANCAKES

This easy-to-follow American-French style banana crepe recipe uses baking powder to create soft, light, and fluffy crepes that can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite fillings. While traditional American pancakes often include baking powder for fluffiness, and classic French crepes are typically thin and delicate without it, this recipe blends both styles for the best of both worlds. The result is delicious, homemade banana crepes with a lightly airy texture—perfect for breakfast or brunch!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until you achieve a smooth, slightly runny batter. If blending everything at once is difficult, first blend the banana with ½ cup of milk, then add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Pour in two ladles of batter and spread it evenly.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about a minute. Once holes appear on the surface and the crepe is fully cooked, it’s ready to serve. These crepes do not need flipping, but you may flip and cook the other side if preferred.
  • Transfer the crepe to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve warm, either plain or with your favorite toppings and fillings. These crepes are naturally sweet from the banana and sugar, making them delicious on their own. You can also spread butter inside and roll them up or add fillings like chopped nuts, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, banana slices, jam, honey, or maple syrup.

NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 41mg
  • Potassium: 208mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Vitamin A: 160 IU
  • Vitamin C: 1.5 mg
  • Calcium: 84 mg
  • Iron: 1.1 mg

Enjoy these soft and fluffy banana crepes for a delightful breakfast or brunch! 

DIY COLD BREW CONCENTRATE-MAKE IT AT HOME

There are plenty of ready-made cold brew concentrates available, but buying them regularly can add up over time. If you want to save money, making your own cold brew concentrate at home is easy, budget-friendly, and requires no special equipment. Let me show you how!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • 1 cup coarse ground coffee
  • 2 cups water
  • A large container (mason jar, bowl, pitcher, or French press, holding at least 4 cups)
  • A strainer (coffee filter, fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth, or a nylon coffee sock)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add 1 cup of coarse ground coffee to your container.
  • Pour in 1 cup of water and stir to saturate the grounds.
  • Add the remaining cup of water, then cover with a lid.
  • Refrigerate and steep for 12 to 24 hours (16 to 20 hours is ideal).
  • Once steeping is complete, strain using your preferred filter method.
  • To serve, mix one part concentrate with ½ part water, adjusting to taste.

NOTES

  • This recipe yields about 1.5 cups of concentrate, as some water is absorbed by the grounds.
  • You’ll get approximately two 8-10 oz servings of cold brew coffee.