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Home Β» Breakfast Β» Gluten-Free Banana Crepes with Orange-Brown Sugar Sauce

June 19, 2020 (last updated December 20, 2021)

Gluten-Free Banana Crepes with Orange-Brown Sugar Sauce

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These gluten-free banana crepes are almost bananas foster in a crepe. But I decided to balance the super sweet banana and sugar with the tang of some orange. The flavor combination is sublime!

Bananas are simmered in an orange juice, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon syrup ignited with a little orange liqueur and folded into a gluten-free crepe. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Try out some of my other sweet gluten-free crepe recipes, savory gluten-free mushroom crepes, gluten-free breakfast recipes and gluten-free dessert recipes.

suqre white plate with 3 gluten-free banana crepes with orange glaze with white syrup bowl in background creps

Making the Gluten-Free Crepe Shells

I used to be so intimidated by the idea of making gluten-free crepes but this recipe changed my mind. The ingredients are very simple, just eggs, milk (dairy free subs work well), melted butter and salt (and a little sugar if you like your crepe shell sweet). That’s it. Put the ingredients in the blender and push the button.

Gluten-free flour – For a ready-made, store bought gluten-free flour, I use King Arthur All Purpose Flour (not Measure for Measure). This is their blend without binders like xanthan gum and guar gum. The binders make crepe batter too thick and it needs to be thin, so it can easily spread in the pan.

It is difficult to find a gluten-free flour without binders, so the recipe includes a simple DIY gluten-free flour blend that works well for crepes. Mixing up your own gluten-free flour blend can be a great way to incorporate different gf grains into your diet (most gluten-free flours are rice based). See my post on the best gluten-free flour for baking for more info on DIY blends and store-bought blends.

stack of gluten free crepe shells on square white plate

Which Pan to Use for Cooking Crepes

I highly recommend using a non-stick skillet. It will make your life so much easier. As long as you treat the pan with care, no metal utensils and no harsh scrubbers, it is a wonderful tool. My favorite pan for crepes is the one I use for omelettes. It is 8β€³ across at the top and the flat part is 6β€³ so it makes perfect, small dessert gluten-free crepes.

How to Cook the Crepes

You’ll notice in my photos that my gluten-free crepes are not browned. This is intentional. With a high egg content, crepes can get tough if browned, so I choose to keep them pale. Feel free to let yours get a little color if you prefer.

How Much Batter?

  • In order to get the right amount of batter into the pan for each crepe, I use a 1/4 c liquid measuring cup which has markings for 4 tablespoons. Pour the right amount of batter in the measuring cup. For an 8β€³ pan use 2 Tbsps batter (2 tbsps is half of a 1/4 cup). For a 10β€³ pan use 3 Tbsps.
  • If you use an 8″ pan there is more than enough batter for 8 crepes so don’t worry if you have to toss out a few before you get the hang of the technique. With a 10″ pan you’ll have just enough batter for 8 crepes.
plastic 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp measuring cups on white background

Heat of the Pan for Crepes

  • The heat of the pan is key, so here’s how to know if it’s the right temperature:
    Heat the pan over a medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. If your pan starts smoking, it’s too hot. Take it off the heat for a minute to let it cool down. Heavier pans may require more time. Splash a tiny bit of water on the pan. If it bubbles and evaporates right away it’s ready to go. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  • If your pan is not non-stick wipe on a very light coating of butter.
  • Once the pan is hot and the batter is measured out, hold the pan in one hand and the measuring cup in the other. Pour the batter into the pan while also swirling the pan to spread the batter out evenly. If the the batter immediately forms tiny air pockets, your pan is too hot. Take it off the heat to cool down for a minute.
  • Let the crepe cook for 1 minute or until the top is set and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently lift the crepe and flip it supporting it with your fingers.
  • Cook for 10 more seconds.
  • Remove to a plate and cover. Continue this process and stack the crepes on the plate keeping covered.
gluten free crepe cooking in a dark pan

Make Ahead

Make the crepe shells ahead of time to make preparation for these gluten-free banana crepes easier, They do very well in the refrigerator for a week or for several months in the freezer. Wrap the crepes tightly in plastic wrap and then put into a zip top bag. They will stick together when cold, so warm the stack briefly (in the microwave works well) to make separating them more easy.

square white plate with 3 gluten-free banana crepes with orange glaze with white syrup bowl in background

Gluten-Free Banana Crepes with Orange-Brown Sugar Sauce

Author: Janet Harlow
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 6″ crepes
These gluten-free banana crepes take Bananas Foster to the next level with a pop of tangy orange flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins

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Ingredients
  

Crepe Shells

  • Β½ c milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Β½ c gluten-free flour-blend, without xanthan gum, guar gum or inulin*
  • 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Filling

  • 4 large firm bananas
  • β…” c brown sugar
  • 1 c orange juice
  • zest of one orange
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Β½ tsp kosher salt or ΒΌ tsp table salt
  • 6 tbsps butter
  • 2 Tbsps orange liqueur

Instructions
 

  • Make the crepe shells
  • Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little bit.
  • Place the milk, eggs, salt and sugar in the pitcher of your blender.* Blend for 5 seconds.
  • Add the flour and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the pitcher and blend another 5 seconds.
  • Add the melted butter and blend another 5 seconds.
  • You’ll notice in my photos that my gluten-free crepes are not browned. This is intentional. With a high egg content, crepes can get tough if browned so I choose to keep them pale. Feel free to let yours get a little color if you prefer. Use a 8" or 10" non-stick pan.
  • In order to get the right amount of batter into the pan for each crepe, I use a ΒΌ c liquid measuring cup which has markings for 4 tablespoons. Pour the right amount of batter in the measuring cup. For an 8" pan use 2 Tbsps batter (2 tbsps is half of a ΒΌ cup) for a 10" use 3 Tbsps batter.
  • The heat of the pan is key, so here’s how to know if it’s the right temperature.
  • Heat the pan over a medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. If your pan starts smoking, it’s too hot. Take it off the heat for a minute to let it cool down. Heavier pans may require more time. Splash a tiny bit of water on the pan. If it bubbles and evaporates right away it’s ready to go. Turn the heat down to medium low.
  • If your pan is not non-stick wipe on a very light coating of butter.
  • Once the pan is hot and the batter is measured out, hold the pan in one hand and the measuring cup in the other. Pour the batter into the pan while also swirling the pan to spread the batter out evenly. If the batter bubbles a lot as soon as it hits the pan, your pan is too hot. Let it cool down and try again.
  • Let the crepe cook for 1 minute or until the top is set and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently lift the crepe and flip it supporting it with your fingers.
  • Cook for 15 more seconds.
  • Remove to a plate and cover. Continue this process and stack the crepes on the plate keeping covered.
  • Make the filling
  • Slice the bananas on the diagonal into 1/2" pieces.
  • Put the orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt into a large skillet over a high flame. Bring to a boil and turn the flame down to medium-high.
  • Continue cooking stirring and scraping the edges of the pan constantly until the liquid reduces and starts to thicken. This should be about 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter. Stir until the butter is melted and incorporated. If the liquid still seems too thin, simmer 2 more minutes to thicken it.
  • Add the banana and shake the pan gently to coat the all the slices.
  • Remove the pan from the burner and add the orange liqueur.
  • Keeping your head away from the pan and your hand at the tip of the pan handle, use a Lighter Wand (a lighter with a handle)to ignite the liquer. Turn down the heat, place back on the heat and simmer for one minute.
  • Use a slotted spoon to put some banana slices on each crepe. Fold or roll the crepe, top with syrup, banana slices and orange zest.

Notes

DIY Flour Blend
  • 2 c brown rice flour
  • 2/3 c potato starch
  • 1/3 c tapioca starch
*If you don’t have a blender a hand mixer will work too.

Nutrition

Serving: 2crepes
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