Name: Vegan Palacinky (Czech Sweet Crepes)
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons brown rice flour; ½ cup sparkling water; ¼ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk; 1 tablespoon date syrup or pure maple syrup, plus more for serving; Pinch sea salt; 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries; 1 cup fresh blueberries

Prep-time: 45 minutes / Ready In: 45 minutes
Makes 6 crepes
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This famous Czech dessert is traditionally made with eggs, milk, and oil, but our vegan, oil-free version is packed full of delicious flavors that will satisfy your cravings without the unhealthy ingredients. The secret to pillow-soft vegan crepes? Sparkling water! This key addition makes the batter extra fluffy so each bite is light and delicate. The thin pancakes are filled with fresh fruit or fruit compote while they cook to create a gooey, sweet center that tastes even more decadent with a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat, these vegan crepes are a guaranteed hit for kids and adults alike.

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By Darshana Thacker Wendel, Mar 28, 2023

Ingredients

¾ cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brown rice flour
½ cup sparkling water
¼ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
1 tablespoon date syrup or pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
Pinch sea salt
1 cup thinly sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

In a blender combine the first six ingredients (through salt). Cover and blend until smooth.
Heat a nonstick crepe pan over medium. Ladle ¼ cup batter in middle of the pan; use the back of the ladle to spread batter into a 6-inch crepe. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until crepe easily releases from pan (no need to flip it). While crepe is still in the pan, place a few strawberry slices and some blueberries on one side of crepe. Roll crepe over the fruit and continue rolling to the other side. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining batter and fruit.
Lightly drizzle crepes with additional syrup. Serve immediately.

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Alex2 weeks ago

A very adaptable recipe; the key I was missing was the sparkling water – what a neat trick.

I subbed the flour in for 1 cup red lentils (soaked overnight) and used the same ratio of sparkling water and plant-based milk and it turned out amazing.
Same cooking time too on my electric griddle – 375F, roughly 2-3 mins, no flipping required.

I made them savory though, not sweet; still great!

Lee2 weeks ago

Thanks Alex! I am going to try this with the red lentils too.

Hennie3 weeks ago

Can I use tap water or does it have to be sparkling water?

Forks Over Knives3 weeks ago

Hi Hennie,
Sparkling water is key in this recipe because it acts similarly to a rising agent and helps create a light, airy texture in the crepes. Tap water would likely still work but the end result won’t be as fluffy and delicate. Let us know how it goes!

Mary Gillespie4 weeks ago

What can we use to make this gluten-free

Courtney Davison4 weeks ago

Hi Mary,

To make your own whole-grain GF flour mix that will work as a direct substitute for wheat flour in most recipes (including this one), please check out our guide: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/homemade-whole-grain-gluten-free-flour-recipe/#recipe

Thank you,

Courtney
Editor, Forks Over Knives

Eva4 weeks ago

can I use gluten free flour for both flours instead?

Courtney Davison4 weeks ago

Hi Eva,

You can substitute gluten-free flour, but we recommend using a combination of at least two different kinds of gluten-free flours for the best results. For a foolproof GF flour blend recipe, please check out our guide: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/homemade-whole-grain-gluten-free-flour-recipe/

Thank you,

Courtney
Editor, Forks Over Knives

Judy1 month ago

Would spelt flour be a suitable substitute?

Courtney Davison4 weeks ago

Hi Judy,

We haven’t tested the recipe using spelt flour, so we can’t guarantee the results—but in general, spelt flour can be substituted 1:1 for whole wheat flour, so you should be okay. If you do give it a try, please let us know how it turns out!

Thank you,

Courtney
Editor, Forks Over Knives

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Darshana Thacker Wendel

Darshana Thacker Wendel is a whole-food, plant-based chef and former culinary projects manager for Forks Over Knives. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, she is the author of Forks Over Knives: Flavor! She created the recipes for Forks Over Knives Family and was a lead recipe contributor to the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan. Her recipes have been published in The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health, and LA Yoga magazine online. Visit DarshanasKitchen.com and follow her on Instagram for more.

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