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These easy and healthy Oat Crepes are making a comeback on my blog! I explain below!! I think they certainly deserve their very own blog post!

One of the very first posts on my blog was about 5 quick and healthy breakfast ideas. This was almost 4 months ago! These crepes were one of the 5 healthy options.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least in my opinion! So, I am always looking for healthy options rather than processed food which is full of preservatives, sugar, and lots of unwanted things. These crepes are a healthy and quick option even for a busy morning as everything is dumped in a blender! Anyone who loves oatmeal will love this, and it just might convert the oatmeal haters too! 😄

These easy oat crepes are a staple at my house for breakfast! I love making them as they are healthier than pancakes or regular crepes and have no processed all-purpose flour in them. I make them every week and my kids love them, so it’s a win-win situation at breakfast time!

This is not my original recipe, it is based on this recipe from the website powerhungry.com.

What Ingredients do you need for these Easy Healthy Oat Crepes?

Only 5 simple ingredients!!

These ingredients are simple and staples in most kitchens:

Whole grain oats

Egg

Milk

Vanilla essence

Sugar ( I have used maple syrup in place of sugar and it gives the same great results!)

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Crepe Pan

Blender

Measuring cups and spoons

Stainless steel mixing bowls

Ladle

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How do you make these Easy Healthy Oat Crepes?

In a blender, add the whole grain oats, blend the oats to a flour consistency. ( does not have to be very fine).

Add the milk, vanilla essence, egg, and sugar.

Blend the mixture till it is all mixed up well.

Easy healthy crepe batter — The crepe batter will be thin.

Pour your mixture into a bowl. It will be a thin batter. Remember to stir every time you make a crepe as the oats will settle at the bottom.

Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. When hot, spread a little butter, put a ladle full of batter onto the pan. Swirl the pan around so the mixture spreads into a circle. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 2 minutes.

Flip after 2 minutes. Cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.

Take the crepe out of the pan, spread with Nutella, Strawberry Jelly, peanut butter, etc

Enjoy your breakfast crepes!

Easy Healthy Oat Crepes

Easy 5 ingredient recipe, just blend and fry in a non-stick pan, you get delicious tasting healthy crepes in no time!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine French

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Ingredients

½ cup Whole grain oats
3/4 cup milk (whole milk or 2%)
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup)
1 egg

Instructions

Add oats into a blender, and make the oats into oat flour. ( It does not have to be very fine)
Into the same blender jar, add the milk, egg, vanilla, and sugar.
Blend this mixture into a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into a bowl, it will be a thin batter.
Heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat. When hot, brush a little butter on the pan. Mix the batter and pour a ladle full of batter on the pan.
Just swirl the batter around by moving the pan in a circular motion.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes. When the crepe is set and you can see that the bottom part is cooked, turn the crepe using a flat spatula or turner.
When the crepe is slightly brown, take it out and put it on a plate.
Make the rest of the crepes the same way, remembering to stir the batter well before pouring it onto the pan.
Spread Nutella, Strawberry spread, honey, peanut butter, etc, roll up and enjoy!

Notes:

Use whole grain oats and not instant oats. Make sure to powder the oats first in your blender.
Maple syrup can be used instead of sugar. A pinch of salt can be added to balance out the flavors.
If you want savory crepes, skip the sugar and add some salt instead.
The most important part is making sure you use a non-stick pan.
Stirring the batter every time you make a crepe is necessary as the oats will tend to settle at the bottom.
Do not try to spread the batter with a spoon or spatula, just swirl by moving your pan around.
This recipe can be doubled or tripled. This recipe only makes about 6 crepes which are perfect for my kids.
I’m sure these can be made in advance and frozen too! I have not personally tried but If you do let me know if it works for you. It’s actually so easy to make so I have not found a reason to freeze them. But I’m sure if you are a mom who likes to meal prep and plan ahead this might be a good recipe to make and freeze.

Hope you will try this easy breakfast recipe! I’m sure if you do, it might become your family favorite!

Let me know if you like it and please rate it. Thank you for reading, I appreciate every one of you!

If you have not seen my post on 5 healthy and quick breakfasts, do check it out here.

Have a great day!

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This Easy Indian Chicken stew is delicious, very mildly flavored with whole spices, the only 3 powdered spices used are turmeric, fennel, and pepper. I make it mild because my kids do not like spicy food. You can add vegetables like I did to get your intake of veggies too!

If you need it spicy, you can always add more green chilies and pepper.

It is the perfect accompaniment to rice as it has a nice gravy because of the coconut milk. It also tastes delicious with dosa (Indian crepe), and Idli (steamed rice cake).

What are the ingredients for this Easy Indian Chicken Stew

Chicken – I use chicken thighs as the meat is more tender. You could use chicken breasts or legs too.

Onion – half of a Yellow onion

Green chili – 1 chili slit ( you can use more)

Garlic cloves – 2 sliced

Whole spices – cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns

Powdered spices – fennel seed powder, turmeric powder, and pepper powder

Salt to taste

Ghee/ oil – I used ghee but you can use any cooking oil. This is the Ghee I use.

Coconut milk powder – 2 tablespoons to make 1 1/2 cups thin coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon to make a quarter cup thick coconut milk. I prefer using coconut milk powder as you can mix just how much you need, and you do not have to store the leftovers. It is very convenient and the taste is great. You can find it in any Indian Grocery or here on Amazon Coconut Milk Powder.

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If you prefer you can make your own coconut milk or use a can of coconut milk.

Cilantro to garnish

Mixed vegetables – potatoes, carrots, peas, broccoli, cauliflower can be used, about 2 cups. If you are a vegetarian, you can make this stew with just vegetables, it tastes just as delicious!

How do you make this Easy Indian Chicken Stew?

Once you have all your ingredients ready, this stew will be ready in about 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat the ghee/oil in a deep pan. When hot, add the whole spices. Stir and add sliced onions, sliced garlic, and slit green chili.
Just stir till the onions turn translucent. Add turmeric powder. Add your vegetables and chicken along with fennel powder, pepper powder, and salt. Mix it all.
Add the thin coconut milk and mix.
Cover and cook on low flame till the chicken and vegetables are done. If using cauliflower or broccoli, I suggest adding them later as they will cook fast.
Once the chicken is cooked, taste the curry and add salt if needed. I also sprinkled pepper powder at the end. Last, add the thick coconut milk, give it a gentle mix, and switch off the flame.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro. Your easy Indian chicken stew is ready!

Chicken stew goes very well with Instant pot peas Pulao, plain rice, quinoa, paratha, dosa, and idli.

Easy Indian Chicken Stew

A simple yet satisfying Chicken stew cooked in coconut milk with mild Indian spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Author Nandini

Ingredients

4 Chicken thighs Each one cut into half, so a total of 8 pieces
½ Yellow onion thinly sliced
1 Green chili Slit
2 Garlic cloves sliced
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Fennel seed powder
½ tsp Pepper powder
1¾ cups Coconut milk You need 1½ cups thin coconut milk and ¼ cup thick coconut milk. (Please read notes if using coconut milk powder)
2 cups Mixed vegetables (Potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, broccoli, cauliflower)
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Ghee/Oil (Ghee is recommended)
Cilantro (for garnish)

Whole Spices

½ inch Cinnamon stick
2 Cloves
2 Cardamom pods
5 Peppercorns

Instructions

Heat ghee/oil in a deep pan. When hot, add the whole spices.
Add sliced onions, slit green chili, and sliced garlic.
Stir and cook just till onions turn translucent.
Add turmeric powder, mix, and add the vegetables, and chicken along with fennel powder, pepper powder, and salt.
Stir in the thin coconut milk and mix it well.
Cover and cook on low flame until the chicken and vegetables are cooked. Maybe around 15 to 20 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked. Add the thick coconut milk. Stir and switch off the stove. Sprinkle pepper powder on top.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes:

This chicken stew is mild and not very spicy. If you prefer it spicy, you can add more green chilies and pepper powder.
Using ghee is recommended for the best taste, but you can use oil if you do not have it.
I do recommend adding vegetables as it makes this stew much healthier and tastier.
Also as mentioned, if using cauliflower or broccoli add them later on as they cook fast.
If you are using coconut milk powder, use 2 tablespoons mixed in 1 1/2 cups warm water to make thin coconut milk. To make thick coconut milk, mix 1 tablespoon with 1/4 cup water. I recommend using a strainer when pouring the coconut milk into the pan, this helps make it smoother as any undissolved bits will not go through.

It is simple yet satisfying, my kids love this Chicken Stew. Let me know if you try it out, I would love to know if you liked it. Please leave me a comment and rate the recipe, it would mean a lot to me.

Also do take a look at my other Easy Chicken Recipes:

Simple Chicken Curry

Chicken Shawarma Pita Wraps

Instant Pot Spanish Chicken Pulao

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

Thank you as always for reading, and I appreciate you being here.

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