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Bakery-Style Oatmeal Crepes

Thin, tender oatmeal crepes with golden edges and a lightly sweet, vanilla scented center.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 crepes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or neutral oil for cooking
  • Optional toppings: fresh fruit yogurt, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, extra maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Add rolled oats, milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and salt to a blender.
  2. Blend on high until the batter is completely smooth and the oats are fully broken down, scraping the sides if needed.
  3. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and slightly thicken.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly brush with butter or oil.
  5. Stir the batter, then pour 1/4 cup into the center of the hot pan, quickly tilting and swirling to spread it into a thin, even circle.
  6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the top looks dry, the edges turn lightly golden, and the bottom shows light browning when you lift an edge.
  7. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook the second side for about 1 minute, until set and lightly golden in spots.
  8. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm and flexible.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan as needed, stacking the crepes as you go.
  10. Serve warm with your choice of fruit, yogurt, nuts, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

- If the batter seems too thick after resting, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to loosen it before cooking.
- Cooked crepes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; stack with parchment between each crepe and reheat in a dry skillet.
- For freezing, cool completely, stack with parchment, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months, then reheat from frozen in a warm skillet.
- Keep the heat at medium so the edges turn golden without burning the maple syrup in the batter.