These chocolate banana crepes are a decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The delicate crepes are filled with a creamy chocolate banana filling and topped with a drizzle of melted chocolate. Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert, these crepes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- For the Crepes:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 3 large eggs
- - 1 1/4 cups milk
- - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- - 1/4 cup heavy cream
- For the Topping:
- - 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- - Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet, swirling it around to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are set and the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook for another 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate hazelnut spread and heavy cream over low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the sliced bananas.
- Place a crepe on a flat surface and spoon a generous amount of the chocolate banana filling onto one half. Fold the other half over to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled crepes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious chocolate banana crepes!
Interesting Facts
Crepes originated in France and are a popular breakfast and dessert dish worldwide.
The combination of chocolate and bananas is a classic flavor pairing.
Adding cocoa powder to the crepe batter adds a rich chocolate flavor to the crepes.
Drizzling melted chocolate on top of the crepes adds an extra indulgent touch.