Are you looking for an easy and delicious homemade crepe recipe without milk to try? Then you are in the right place. These savory crepes take only four minutes each to make. And their taste is delightful. In just two easy steps, you will have a perfect thin crepe.
This easy crepe recipe can be served year-round. And they are a great thing to serve for special occasions too. Such as, on Christmas morning, New Year's morning and Easter morning.
These homemade crepes can be served for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Whether it be on a school day or on the weekend, these sweet crepes are very tasty to enjoy. And if you enjoy pancake day at your house, these delicious crepes are similar to thin pancakes.
A recipe that would be delicious to make alongside of this recipe is chocolate ganache with cocoa powder. It would be tasty to drizzle it on top of the crepes.
Another sweet recipe to serve for breakfast or as a snack are these amazing cranberry pecan chocolate muffins.
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Ingredients for this crepe recipe without milk.
These simple ingredients that are pantry staples are what I found to make the best crepes.
- All-purpose flour
- water
- extra virgin olive oil
- egg
- sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
Savory fillings
There are so many ways to enjoy this perfect crepe recipe without milk including adding savory fillings to them. Making for more easy recipes. What are your favorite fillings? Do you need some ideas? There is definitely more than one great option to choose from. There are many popular choices.
- fresh fruit - choose from a variety of fresh or frozen fruits. Any juice there is, can be drizzled on top of the crepe.
- cream cheese - a thin layer by itself, or with fruit.
- maple syrup - a drizzle of sweetness.
- Honey - for another sweet option to add.
- chocolate - chocolate ganache is a yummy topping. Or stuff with fruit and the chocolate ganache.
- peanut butter - if you love peanut butter, a layer of it to these delicious crepes taste really good.
- jam - for an extra kick of sweetness, add a layer of your favorite jam.
- PB&J - a twist on the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- powdered sugar - a simple dusting of powdered sugar or to top off the fillings with.
Instructions to make this crepe recipe without milk.
- Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Using a whisk, stir it well.
- Step 2: Add the water, 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil and egg into the mix. Whisk all of the ingredients together for approximately 1-2 minutes. It should end up as thin batter. Almost like pancake batter, but much thinner. Then let the batter set for five minutes.
- Step 3: Pour the remaining ½ teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil into nonstick pan. Using a paper towel, coat the pan. Over medium heat, pour ½ cup of batter into pan. After about 2 ½ minutes, using a spatula turn the crepe over. Cook that side for about 1 ½ minutes. When it is lite golden brown in areas, carefully remove from hot pan and place on a plate.
- Step 4: Now it is time to decide the best way you would like to eat your crepes. Then enjoy!
Equipment
- non-stick pan
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- whisk
- spatula
- medium mixing bowl
- Reynolds wrap
- airtight container
Storage
These wonderful crepes unfortunately do not keep for long. So, it is a good idea to try and make just about as much as you think will be eaten. But if you do have leftovers, I have found that they are best to eat within a day of making them.
Wrap any leftover crepes in Reynolds wrap, place in an airtight container and refrigerate until the next day.
Top Tip
When making these, you won't need to cook the second side as long as the first. It's important to make sure they don't overcook.
FAQ
Absolutely, you can use water instead of milk for crepes. If you feel it may lack taste from not making them with milk, you can add a little extra sugar.
The secret to great crepes I have found, is how you put the crepe batter into the pan. To do this, I pour ¼ cup of the batter to cover one entire side of the pan. Then I use the other ¼ cup batter to fill the other side. And if there still happens to be some space that is not filled in try this. Pick up the handle of the pan and swirl it a little bit to finish coating it.
There are some options that you can use instead of milk when making crepes. Thes options include water, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk.
Frugal Tip
This recipe has basic ingredients. In fact, you may have all of them in your pantry and refrigerator now. And if you don't have extra virgin olive oil but another type of oil such as vegetable oil, that's okay.
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Easy and Delicious Homemade Crepe Recipe Without Milk
Equipment
- 1 nonstick pan
- ½ teaspoon
- 1 Tablespoon
- 1 Cup
- 1 Whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- Reynolds wrap
- 1 Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus ½ teaspoon for nonstick pan
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Using a whisk, stir it well.
- Add the water, 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil and egg into the mix. Whisk all of the ingredients together. It should end up as thin batter.
- Then let the batter set for five minutes.
- Pour the remaining ½ teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil into nonstick pan. Using a paper towel, coat the pan.
- Over medium heat, pour ½ cup of batter into pan. After about 2 ½ minutes, using a spatula turn the crepe over.
- Cook that side for about 1 ½ minutes. When it is lite golden brown in areas, carefully remove from hot pan and place on a plate.
Ginger says
Crepes are one of my comfort foods, but I've never tried making them without milk. So, thanks for sharing your recipe!
Amy says
Thank you.
Kevin Foodie says
I am going to try this recipe over the weekend. Crepes are very versatile. I like that we can stuff them with any food, sweet or savory.
Amy says
Thank you! Enjoy.
Ann says
I would love to try this easy crepe recipe! It sounds perfect for special occasions like Christmas and New Year's mornings, but also great for any day of the week. I can already imagine how delicious they would be for breakfast or a snack, especially if they’re like thin pancakes. Can't wait to make them!
Amy says
Yes, so good for anytime. Enjoy!