Crepe Sandwich

Monday. Ugh.
This morning I just wanted to grab breakfast as quickly as possible. I mixed up the simple crepe mixture and instead of making three thin crepes I just poured the whole mixture into the frying pan. It worked out surprisingly well, fluffling up more like a frittata than a crepe.

Fold over and stuff with three slices of streaky bacon for an easy to eat sandwich. And of course I fried the rashers beforehand, so I was able to cook the giant crepe in that lovely bacon juice.

For a little something extra add a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup. I've poured it on top for the benefit of the photograph, but if you want to pick the crepe up like a sandwich that mightn't be the best idea!

Low Carb Megastore

As fantastic a city as Cork is for foodies, sometimes it can be hard to find a particular low-carb product or alternative, and sometimes you just don't want to wander around the town in the rain.
lowcarbmegastore.com is a great UK site which delivers to Ireland, with charges starting from about €15.

Their sugar-free maple syrup is a particular favourite of mine and goes well with crepes. It's naturally sweetened with chicory root, and you only need to use a small amount to get your sweettooth fix.

I've had this bottle since August and still have loads left, so it is fantastic value. While you're there check out their range of sugar-free sweets and lollipops and other low-carb products. 

If you're eating low-carb to lose weight some of the products won't be suitable as they'll tip you over your 20g per day limit, but if you're just interested in cutting back on your carb intake there are some good alternatives on this site.

Crepes

I'm not a big fan of eggs, I don't like them boiled, fried or scrambled. My mother blames herself for not giving them to me as a child, though she didn't give me wine either and I certainly developed a taste for that.

Eggs are such a great source of protein, and an important part of eating a low-carb diet, so I'm always looking for a way to trick myself into eating them. These crepes are so quick to make, and go with everything.

The recipe below makes three crepes, but it's a great idea to triple the quantities and keep the mixture in the fridge. You'll have three days' worth of breakfast ready to go and a washed out squeezy mayonnaise bottle is a handy dispenser.

Ingredients

2 Large eggs
2 Tablespoons of double cream
1 Teaspoon of vegetable oil

Method

1. Mix everything together in a bowl.

2. Lightly grease the hot frying pan with a small amount of butter or oil, then spoon in the mixture.

3. Give each crepe about a minute on each side.

4. Serve with streaky bacon and sugar-free maple syrup for an American-style breakfast.


Pro-Tip: These crepes also make a great dessert option. Serve with homemade nutella, mascarpone and crushed walnuts or pecans.