Jackie's Scrumptious Strawberry Crepes

I was lucky enough to win a prize in round 3, and that was a George Foreman slow cooker. It was in the weekly challenge to create your own meal under 300 calories, or dessert under 150 calories, and being the sweet tooth I am, I naturally tackled dessert. Here it is!

(Serves 5)
130 calories per serve.
Makes 10 crepes – 2 crepes per serve

As a kid one of my favourite desserts was crepes with a sprinkle of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice, so I came up with this healthy (and extremely filling) version! Perfect for a warm Summer night!

Cooking oil spray (optional)
500g punnet strawberries, halved (126 cals)
1 and a 1/2 tablespoons honey (127 cals)
Juice of ½ a large orange (20 cals)
2/3 cup of rice milk (or milk/other milk alternative) (84 cals)
1/2 cup wholemeal flour (273 cals)
1 egg white (16 cals)
1/4 cup water

Combine strawberries, honey and orange juice. Cover and place in fridge for about 2 two hours.

Place milk, flour, egg white and water into a bowl and mix until blended, (alternatively put all ingredients into your blender and blend until combined).

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. You can use a spray of cooking oil if you think the crepes will stick.

Pour a tenth of the mixture (about 2 tablespoons) onto the pan and quickly swirl the pan so the mixture is spread in an even, thin circle.

Use your spatula to check the underside of the crepe, when it is golden in colour, flip the crepe.

Once both sides are golden, remove the crepe from the heat.

Divide the crepes between 5 serving dishes (2 crepes per plate) and top each crepe with the strawberry mixture. Roll and drizzle the syrup from the strawberries over the top.

TIPS:

These crepes are only 38 calories each and you can use various fillings, sweet or savoury, for some great meals. Top with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast, or fill with chicken breast and mushrooms for a delicious dinner option. Another great dessert option is to fill them with grilled pineapple rings. Use your imagination, the possibilities are endless!