Gluten-Free Green Banana Crepes | Banana Island Recipe
Light & versatile | Perfect for dessert or brunch
Difficulty: ☆☆☆★★ (Beginner-friendly)
Cuisine Type: Dessert / Snack / Guest-friendly Treat
Special Note: Made with green banana flour – no wheat flour used
Time Required:
- 10 mins to prepare batter
- 30 mins resting time
- 4 mins per crepe (pan-fry)
Yield: Makes approx. 15 crepes (24cm pan)
Required tools
Mixing bowl, strainer, whisk, ladle, frying pan
Ingredients
For the Crepe Batter (4 servings):
- 120g Banana Island green banana flour
- 500ml milk (warm)
- 2 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 30g salted butter (melted)
- 30g brown sugar
- 5–6 drops vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Optional Topping Ideas:
🍳 Savory Brunch Style
- 1 crepe + 50g sirloin ham + 1 egg + 3 sundried tomatoes + 2 sprigs thyme + 1 tbsp olive oil
🧀 Mediterranean Style
- 3 crepes + 7g cheese + 15 black olive slices + 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
🍊 Fresh Dessert Style
- 3 crepes + ⅔ tangerine + 3 tbsp tangerine syrup + powdered sugar + apple mint or thyme
👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Prepare the batter. In a mixing bowl, sift the Banana Island green banana flour.
2. Melt the butter and warm the milk in the microwave.
3. Add brown sugar and a pinch of salt to the flour. Whisk in the eggs, extra yolk, and melted butter.
4. Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking continuously. Strain once more for a smooth texture.
5. Cover the batter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
1. Pan-fry the crepes. Heat a nonstick frying pan and lightly coat it with olive oil (spray or paper towel).
2. Stir the rested batter and scoop with a ladle (~40ml). Pour into the pan and swirl to spread thinly.
3. When bubbles appear in the center, wait another 2 minutes, then flip.
Cook until golden brown on both sides.
✅ Golden color means great flavor and presentation!
🔎 Tips for Perfect Crepes
- The batter should be thin – this helps you spread it into paper-thin layers.
- Don’t worry if the first crepe doesn't look perfect — it's a classic crepe rule!
- Want a crispier version? Simply cook a little longer and thinner — it becomes a delicious crispy snack.
- With this recipe, you'll get around 15 crepes using a 24cm pan.
