Whole Wheat Strawberry Crepes

Submitted by Dominick and Amanda

"These are so delicious! They're great for a special occasion like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries, halved
• 1⁄4 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups ricotta cheese
• 3⁄4 cup strawberry, finely chopped
• powdered sugar (optional)

• For Crepes

• 1⁄3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2⁄3 cup low-fat milk (I use soy milk)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 egg whites

directions

1. Place strawberry halves, apple juice, maple syrup and vanilla in blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate while preparing crepes.
2. Place all of the ingredients for the crepes in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
3. Spray 6-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. For each crepe, pour 2 tablespoons batter into skillet. Immediately rotate skillet until thin film coveres bottom. Cook for 45 seconds or until batter is set, Turn and cook other side for about 30 seconds.
4. Spread 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese over each crepe. Sprinkle 1 tablespoons chopped strawberries over cheese. Fold each crepe in half, then cut into thirds to form triangles. Spoon strawberry sauce over crepes or serve on the side. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.