Vanilla Creme Quinoa Crepe

Vanilla Creme Quinoa Crepe

A Chapter by Sara Mercury
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another decadent breakfast for the athlete wanna-bes

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I had this breakfast this morning. I kid you not, it's one of the best crepes I've ever made!

Ingredients:
1/2 scoop Jillian Michael's (vanilla creme flavour) protein shake mix (dry)
1/2 cup Egg Beaters
1/8 cup (or 2 tbsp) dry quinoa (cooked according to package directions and cooled thoroughly)
dash of cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
dash of ginger
4 Truvia packets

Cook the 2 tbsp of quinoa according to package directions then allow to cool thoroughly and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine Egg Beaters, 2 Truvia packets and the 1/2 scoop whey protein shake mix, nutmeg and cinnamon and beat until well blended. Add the cooled, cooked quinoa and mix well. Pour into a lightly oiled skillet and cook on low heat, carefully browning each side (be careful not too cook too fast, as it will burn very easily). Covering the pan with a tight-fitting lid will help the gluten-free crepe to rise. Remove from heat when it's lightly browned on either side and place onto a plate. Sprinkle the remaining 2 packets of Truvia over the top of the hot crepe, put on a dash of ginger and enjoy!

This doesn't seem like much, but it contains around 200 calories and is very satisfying when eaten very slowly with a cup of hot coffee!

I'm so full I could pop ... literally. This food actually EXPANDS in your tummy, helping you to feel full! Give it a try! I know you will love it!





© 2012 Sara Mercury



Author's Note

Sara Mercury
Basic recipe for a crepe (gluten/flour-free) is as described above, leaving out the quinoa. You can substitute the protein/whey powder with powdered milk (or a small amount of skim or whole milk as you prefer), and add about 1/4 cup of nuts, or a 1/4 cup of rice or other whole grain of choice, or even 1/4 diced or dried fruit of choice. Just remember, if you add more than 1/4 cup of an additional cereal or fruit (or if you wish to add both a 1/4 cup of cereal AND a 1/4 cup of fruit, you will have to add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your basic egg/whey/milk batter to the recipe so that it will be a crepe and not a thick glob that is liable to burn or not rise properly. Crepes are best served light, fluffy and well-risen like a pancake... only I don't like flour in mine!

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Sara Mercury
Sara Mercury

Lake City, FL



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Hello, Darlings! I am a published author, and a legal assistant, as well as the mother of a 15-year-old son. In addition to writing novels, I enjoy singing and playing piano, writing poetry and son.. more..

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