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Some Pretty Amazing Chocolate Crepes
I’m thinking I need to have chocolate crepes for breakfast more often. When is chocolate not a good idea?
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Crepes with Peach Compote & Chocolate Coconut Whipped Cream
*Makes about 8 crepes. Serves 2 people.
It’s best to make the peaches first so they have time to cool. You can eat them warm too, but the whipped cream you’ll want to put on top of them will melt.
Peach Compote
About 1 1/2 Cups of Frozen or Fresh Peaches
1/2 teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice
1 Tablespoon of Coconut Sugar
Bring ingredients to a simmer in a medium saute pan. Turn the burner to barely just a simmer and allow the juices to mingle and thicken. About 10-15 minutes. Remove from burner and cool.
Chocolate Crepes
1/2 Cup of Sweet Potato Flour
1 Tablespoon of Coconut Flour
2 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder
2 teaspoons of Coconut Sugar
Dash of Sea Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of Pumpkin Spice
1 Cup of 100% Full Fat Coconut Milk
2 Tablespoons of Water
1 1/2 teaspoons of Pure Vanilla Extract
3 Eggs
Whisk all ingredients together in a deep bowl until completely incorporated (makes it easier for scooping) and set aside. Heat a crepe pan or non stick small frying pan on medium. Oil with a little dairy free butter. You won’t need to oil for every crepe.
Using a 1/4 cup dry measuring cup, scoop out crepe mix and pour it into the pan swirling gently to fill the bottom of the pan. When you are able to pick the pan up and loosen the crepe, it’s ready to be flipped (it’s a fast process, don’t overcook them!). Flip with a large spatula so it doesn’t tear and cook on the other side for just a few seconds. I slide mine out onto a plate covered with parchment. They won’t stick to each other. Repeat.
Chocolate Whipped Cream
1 Cup of 100% Full Fat Coconut Milk
2 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder
2-3 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar (or whatever sweetener you like to use)
2 teaspoons of Pure Vanilla Extract
In a stand mixer, whisk the coconut milk (I have to cover mine with a towel) until thickened. Turn off the mixer and add the cacao powder and the powdered sugar. Cover again, and whisk until incorporated, scraping down the sides once or twice. Add the vanilla and whisk until thickened. This can be made ahead of time too and lasts quite nicely in the fridge for 24 hours. The coconut water will separate a bit, but all you have to do is pour it off. Don’t stir the whipped cream!
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