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These Gluten Free Crêpes are SO quick and easy to make! I always add a little melted butter to my gluten free pancakes give them a golden glow. Perfect for Pancake Day – I like mine topped with the classic lemon and sugar combo!
What you need to know at-a-glance:
- Why choose this recipe? If you miss making pancakes that make you feel ‘normal’ on a gluten free diet, you’ll love these gluten free crêpes. Adding melted butter ensures they go golden – not grey like some gluten free pancakes!
- Top Tip: To save time you can make this batter ahead of time, then simply pop it in the fridge and give it a good whisk before cooking.
- Flour of choice: I always use the FREEE Plain Gluten Free Flour for this but any plain gluten free flour blend will work, such as Asda or M&S flour.
- Anything else? My go-to crêpes topping for Pancake Day is always lemon and sugar, but they’re also with Nutella – or used for savoury pancakes.
This gluten free crêpes recipe is always my go-to recipe for Shrove Tuesday. So quick and easy to make, using only 4 simple ingredients.
For me these thin, classic pancakes are best served with lemon and sugar, but I have plenty of topping ideas below for both sweet and savoury gluten free crêpes.
And if you want some other Pancake Day ideas, check out my Gluten Free American Pancakes, my Mini Egg Pancakes, Banana Protein Pancakes and even Sheet Pancakes!
Because gluten free should feel normal…
Emma messaged me to say: “Newly GF teen was feeling very sad this morning when he thought he was going to have to miss out! Made his evening when I presented him with a plate of crêpes that look and taste just like ‘normal’!”
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Ingredients and Substitutions
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make the best gluten crêpes. The quantities are listed in the recipe card below, but here’s the lowdown on any swaps too:
- Gluten Free Flour: I use a plain gluten free flour blend like FREEE Plain Gluten Free Flour, Asda or M&S’s own brand free from flour or Juvela White Mix.
- Eggs
- Milk: To make gluten and dairy free crêpes, simply swap for any dairy free milk of choice like soya milk, almond milk or gluten free oat milk.
- Butter: I like to add melted butter to my crêpes as gluten free pancakes can often be a little grey-looking. Use a vegan margarine if you need this to be dairy free too.
You’ll also need your toppings of choice. For sweet crêpes I recommend lemon and sugar, Nutella, bananas and honey, or berries and whipped cream.
For savoury crêpes, try filling them with cheese and ham, fried mushrooms, tomatoes and onions, or even a fried egg.
Don’t just take my word for it…
Layla made these and sent me a photo with the message: “Made your pancakes. They always turn out perfection!”
Helen also slid into my Instagram DMs to say: “Made these for my first coeliac pancake day and I’m so grateful for the recipe as they were lovely. Thank you so much.”
How to Make Gluten Free Crêpes
Making this gluten free crêpes recipe couldn’t be any easier – here’s how to do it along with a couple of photos to guide you along the way.
Add the milk, flour and eggs to a mixing bowl or large jug. Pour in the melted butter (don’t worry about wiping out the pan as this will help grease it for the pancakes) and use a whisk to beat the mixture together until it forms a smooth batter and there are no lumps.
Heat the pan on a medium heat and once hot, add a ladle-full of the batter. Move the pan around until the whole surface is covered and leave for 1-2 minutes.
Once the edges start to loosen, use a spatula to gently lift them until the whole pancake is lose and you can move it around the pan.
Next be brave! Either use your best pancake-tossing skills (or a spatula!) to flip the pancake over. Cook for another minute before serving onto a plate with your favourite toppings.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
TO STORE: Leftover gluten free crêpes can be stacked up on a plate and kept in the fridge. Reheat them briefly in the microwave before serving.
TO FREEZE: To freeze cooked gluten free crêpes, stack them between sheets of baking paper and freeze so you can easily separate them. Reheat from frozen.
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Gluten Free Crêpes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 ml milk, (use dairy free milk of choice if needed)
- 100 g plain gluten free flour, (I use the FREEE Plain Gluten Free Flour)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 knob butter, (Use vegan butter for dairy free)
Instructions
- Place the crêpe pan (or non-stick frying pan) on a low heat and add the butter. Heat until melted then turn off the heat.
- Add the milk, flour and eggs to a mixing bowl or large jug. Pour in the melted butter and use a whisk to beat the mixture together until it forms a smooth batter and there are no lumps.
- Place the crêpe pan on a medium heat and once hot, add a ladle-full of the batter. Move the pan around until the whole surface is covered and leave for 1-2 minutes.
- Once the edges start to loosen, use a spatula to gently lift them until the whole pancake is lose and you can move it around the pan.
- Next be brave! Either use your best pancake-tossing skills (or a spatula!) to flip the pancake over.
- Cook for another minute before serving onto a plate. Top straight away with your favourite toppings!
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Notes
- Sweet Topping Ideas: Lemon juice and sugar is a classic – and also my favourite. Chocolate spread, whipped cream, berries and sliced bananas all make great sweet toppings.
- Savoury Topping Ideas: Ham, cheese, tomatoes, bacon, fried eggs and mushrooms are all good savoury topping ideas.
- Make Ahead: To save time you can make the batter up to 24 hours in advance and leave it in the fridge before cooking. Whisk well before cooking.
- Storing: Any leftover gluten free crêpes can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave. They can also be frozen – see my tips above for doing this.
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos of this method and my top tips for making these gluten free crêpes.
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Absolutely delicious and so easy
Really loved this take on gluten free pancakes! It’s always great to find new gf pancake recipes that actually work for picky eaters and allergy-friendly kitchens. I’ve posted a few of our favorite gluten free pancake recipes on the GrubAllergy blog too — feel free to take a look if you’re into simple, allergy-safe breakfasts! 💛