Choco Crepes With Nutella And Apple Filling

Last Sunday morning, I was awakened by beautiful sunshine peaking in through the window. I got up and made myself a cup of tea, while humming an old song tune, I haven’t heard in days. We are not used to waking up to bright sunshine in Richmond (BC) except for the 3 months of summer. But when it happens it makes you feel happy and so much more alive. My husband was gone hiking, my daughter was still in bed and I thought to go out and get some fresh air after having tea.

Update October 7, 2023: Video uploaded for these lovely crepes on my YouTube channel

Sunday mornings are usually quiet in my home I do not have to make a proper breakfast as I do on other days. My daughter wants to catch up with her sleep and husband religiously goes for his hike and I change my morning routine according to weather but there are exceptions when on some mornings we have breakfast together. Last Sunday was not that exceptional day but since I was particularly enjoying the morning sun, I wanted to make something for breakfast, and I made chocolate crepes.

Crepes are the undemanding breakfast or dessert that you can enjoy all year long with any filling. They are perfect for busy mornings as they can be made 1 day ahead, stacked, and wrapped well in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. My daughter and I always feast on plain crepes with berries whenever there is whipping cream in the fridge. However, this time we scarfed down the crepes with generous filling of nutella and freshly sliced apples. Well, apple in crepes is unusual but it gives a light crunch factor to a soft crepe mixed with your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. I  actually have Tina V. to thank for this apple idea. Last week she shared choco apple squares on Google+, I loved the simplicity and elegance of the dessert so much that I was inspired to fill chocolate crepes with apple slices. You can check out her post here.  These crepes are simple, healthy and most importantly delicious. I hope you will find them delicious, too.

CHOCO CREPES WITH NUTELLA AND APPLE FILLING

Makes: 8 -9 crepes

Ingredients for choco crepe batter:

• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 3 tbsp sorghum flour
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp melted butter plus more for pan
• water as required

Filling:

• nutella
• 2 apples
• 1/2 a lemon

Chocolate sauce:

• 1/2 cup half & half
• 3 oz gf dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

Method:

1. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs. Add in unsweetened cocoa, sugar, oat and sorghum flour, mix until  combined.
2. Add milk and melted butter, while whisking until the batter is poring consistency (Add water if it is thick) Most times I  make the crepe the batter, rest in fridge for overnight but this time I used it right away (when you put the batter in fridge don’t add butter until you cook).
3. Place a 10″ non stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly sweep melted butter in pan with paper towel.
4. Pour 1/4 – 1/3 cup batter (depending on the size of your pan). Tilt and swirl the pan in a circular motion so that the batter coats the  surface evenly.
5. Cook over medium heat until underside is light browned and edges start to get crispy. It will take from 30 sec. to 1 minute.
6. Flip over and cook the other side. Slide the crepe out of the pan and keep warm in oven (on very low heat) until you are ready to serve. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
7. Heat half& half in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Cook 2 minutes or until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan, stirring frequently (do not boil). Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth.
8. Thinly slice apples with a knife or apple slicer or  food processor. Squeeze lemon juice to prevent browning.
9. To fill crepes, spread nutella and top it with sliced apples. Drizzle chocolate sauce. Roll and enjoy!

Note: If the chocolate sauce thickens after cooling add more (warm) half & half.