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Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch » French Crepes with Mango, Spinach and Cheese

French Crepes with Mango, Spinach and Cheese

Updated: August 24, 2023 / Published: May 14, 2023 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests with this recipe for French crepes with spinach. Sweet and tangy delight French crepes filled with fresh mango and creamy farmer’s cheese.

Spinach crepes recipe made with pressed cottage cheese and fresh fruits.

French crepes are a delicious and versatile dish that you can be enjoy any time of the day. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, there are endless possibilities when it comes to filling and topping these delicate pancakes. Unconventional yet mouth-watering combination of mango filling and blended spinach. Not only is this recipe packed with nutrition from the leafy greens and tropical fruit, but it also offers a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress your taste buds.

Naturally colored mango crepes will be great for breakfast. Also, great brunch recipe that your guests will love. Perfectly sweet dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. So grab your apron and let’s get flipping!

Mango French Crepes Recipe

Texture: soft.
Taste: sweet, mango and pressed cottage cheese flavor.
Simplicity: medium easy, it requires some skills to cook crepes on the pan.
Meal Type: dessert, meal prep, brunch, breakfast.

What are French Crepes?

French crepes are a thin pancake that does not contain any rising agent. French crepes are a beloved staple in French cuisine that have captured the hearts and taste buds of people all over the world. Whether sweet or savory, these thin pancakes have been a part of French culture for centuries, with their origins dating back to the 13th century when they were first made in Brittany. Today, French crepes can be found on menus across the globe, from high-end restaurants to street vendors. Sweet crepes are very common in Poland, usually served for dinner with many types of fillings.

Ingredients Needed

Spinach, milk, flour, eggs, greek yogurt, diced mango.
  • Fresh Spinach – to add beautiful green color. You will not taste spinach.
  • Milk – cow’s milk will be the best for this recipe.
  • Eggs – to combine the batter.
  • All-Purpose Flour – this flour is the best for this recipe.
  • Oil – needed for frying crepes on the pan.
  • Cheese – farmers’ cheese, pressed cottage cheese etc.
  • Sugar – granulated white sugar to sweeten the cheese.
  • Greek Yogurt – or sour cream is need to make the cheese more softer and spreadable.
  • Mango – to mix with cheese.
  • Blueberries – for topping. Other berries can be used.
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How to make French Crepes

This recipe is made with spinach while original sweet french crepes doesn’t contain spinach. However, you can omitt the spinach.

  1. (Full recipe below). Blend spinach with milk.
  2. In a large bowl mix eggs. Add spinach/milk mixture and flour. Mix with electric mixer until well combined
  3. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter to the frying pan.
  4. Cook on low – medium heat on each side.
  5. In another bowl mix cheese, sugar and greek yogurt until smooth, add diced mangoes.
  6. Spread each crepe with the filling. Fold in half, then again in half to form a triangle. Also, top it with fresh blueberries.
Step by step photos How to make french crepes with ingredients spinach, cheese, eggs.

Crepe Fillings Sweet & Savory Ideas

  • Farmer’s cheese, cottage cheese, pressed cottage cheese, quark or cream cheese.
  • Fruit spreads, jams, preserves or confiture.
  • Maple syrup or honey.
  • Whipped Cream
  • Any type of fresh fruit.
  • Chocolate, Nutella.
  • Various types of meat.
  • Veggies, for instance mushrooms, spinach, artichoke etc.

Tips to make Spinach Mango Crepes

  • You need to have a powerful blender to mix spinach with milk very smooth. I used my favorite Ninja Ninja Nutri Bowl Duo with Auto-iQ Boost.
  • Also, you can omit the spinach. You will have original recipe. However, I like how you can easily add nutritious and color naturally.
  • Farmer’s cheese substitute include: ricotta, cream cheese or cottage cheese. You can find Farmer’s cheese in European stores.
  • Also, you can use regular sugar instead of cane sugar. This is the type of sugar that I usually use in my kitchen.
Sweet crepes filled with cottage cheese or farmer's cheese and topped with mango.

Mango Crepes Faq’s

Can crepes be frozen?

Yes, Crepes can be frozen, just remember to thaw them overnight in the fridge. You can heat them up on the pan, melt butter on the pan, put crepe and fry for few minutes on both sides. Microwave works great for heating up too. You can freeze already stuffed crepes.

Can French crepes be eaten cold?

Absolutely! They taste amazing cold and warm.

Can mango crepes be made ahead?

Yes you can make crepes ahead, store them in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Are French crepes sweet?

They can be sweet and savory, depending on the fillings.

Other Brunch Recipes:

  • Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
  • Matcha Cupcakes with Green Tea Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Belgian Waffles with Whipped Cream and Figs
  • No Milk Challah French Toast
Cheese french crepes with fresh mango, farmer's cheese and spinach

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French crepes stuffed with farmer's cheese and mango. Colored green with fresh spinach
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Farmer’s Cheese Spinach Mango French Crepes

Blended with spinach french crepes with farmer's cheese, mango, and topped with blueberries.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

French Crepes

  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Crepes Filling

  • 1 cup farmer’s cheese or cottage cheese
  • 6 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. greek yogurt
  • 1 mango diced
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
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Instructions

French Crepes

  • Blend spinach with milk in the blender until smooth.
    1 cup fresh spinach, 1 cup milk
  • In a large bowl mix eggs. Add spinach/milk mixture and flour. Mix with electric mixer until well combined.
    2 eggs, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Prepare frying pan and turn on the heat to low-medium, add some oil (not much) or best use Misto to sprinkle the oil on the pan.
    3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Take about 1/4 cup crepes mixture and pour nicely on the heated pan. Move the pan around to spread the batter. Cook 1-2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Repeat the process until all crepes are cooked. Add a little oil each time if necessary.

Crepes Filling

  • In a medium bowl mix cheese with sugar and greek yogurt by spoon. If the cheese is to dry add some more greek yogurt.
    1 cup farmer’s cheese, 6 tsp. granulated sugar, 3 Tbsp. greek yogurt
  • Dice mango, set aside.
  • Spread equally farmer’s cheese on each crepe. Add some diced mango. Fold in half and in half again to form a triangle. Top it with few blueberries.
    1 mango, 1/4 cup blueberries
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian

Notes

  • You need to have a powerful blender to mix spinach with milk very smooth. I used my favorite Ninja Ninja Nutri Bowl Duo with Auto-iQ Boost.
  • Also, you can omit the spinach. You will have original recipe. However, I like how you can easily add nutritious and color naturally.
  • Farmer’s cheese substitute include: ricotta, cream cheese or cottage cheese. Farmer’s cheese is easily found in European stores.
  • Also, you can use regular sugar instead of cane sugar. This is the type of sugar that I usually use in my kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 910IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1.2mg
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Update Notes: The recipe was originally posted in March 2015, it was updated with new tips in May 2023.

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  1. hooplah

    March 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    It’s funny how little things can be so different from country to country – I never would have thought of having crepes for dinner, but now I think I’m going to have to try it! And I love how you added the spinach. Does it impact the taste much? Of course, even if it did, it still sounds delicious to me!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      No it doesn’t affect the taste. They are good. Thanks Chrissy

      Reply
  2. June Burns

    March 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Those sound awesome! I love the idea of adding spinach, so creative! I bet they are tasty too 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 13, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      Thank you Jane!

      Reply
  3. Sagan

    March 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    GREAT idea! Looks so pretty and sounds super tasty. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 13, 2015 at 8:08 PM

      Thanks Sagan!

      Reply
  4. Shannon Peterson

    March 13, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Oh my gosh, this sounds like a total mom win!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 14, 2015 at 11:16 AM

      Definitely Shannon:)

      Reply
  5. whiskandshout

    March 14, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    This looks great! Love that your snuck your greens in these! Pretty color and healthy 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 16, 2015 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Mira

    March 14, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Love all sorts of crepes and need to try them with spinach! I’m sure they taste delicious! pinned

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 16, 2015 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you for pinning Mira!

      Reply
  7. Katy @ Her Cup of Joy

    March 16, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    This is such a creative crepe recipe. They look delicious, I’ll definitely have to make these sometime.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 16, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks Katy!

      Reply
  8. Tanya

    March 17, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    You are a genius!!!!!! I am definitely trying on my 6-yr old! I love your healthy approach to European dishes. I know how hard it is to come up with a recipe that will be healthy and taste good too. Thank you for your hard work!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 18, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you Tanya. It means a lot for me when you are here:)

      Reply
  9. Tanya

    March 18, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    You are very sweet!!!! I am really glad that I found your site. I love your recipes and have many of them marked to make it for later. My little one and I have been very sick for over a month. No appetite, lots of tea with honey and ginger, and warm milk with honey. The flu this year has been bad. I was also having a lot of dizziness and have been feeling weak to a point of exhaustion. I just thought that it was sleep deprivation but it turned out that my body is dangerously low in iron. So, as we’re slowly recovering. Your pictures look so good and appetizing that my little one agreed for me to make your smoothie and these pancakes for her. 🙂 Double yes, since it has a lot of spinach (iron). Thank you again for your hard work!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 18, 2015 at 12:11 PM

      Spinach will be perfect for iron deficiency. I hope you will feel better soon:)

      Reply
  10. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    March 7, 2019 at 2:13 PM

    This is such a great idea and I never make crepes. I love all the step by step photos for those of us who are new at this. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 7, 2019 at 7:31 PM

      Totally perfect for St. Patrick’s day!

      Reply
  11. Shivani Raja

    March 7, 2019 at 2:58 PM

    I never would have though thought of adding spinach to crepes – what a great idea!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM

      Thanks Shivani.

      Reply
  12. pamelagreer

    March 7, 2019 at 4:57 PM

    I love the color of those crepes! I use to work at a crepe restaurant in college, I never thought to make my own! But your instructions are perfect!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM

      They are not difficult at all:)

      Reply
  13. Emily

    March 7, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    I love how vibrant and green these crepes are! Can’t wait to try them soon!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 7, 2019 at 7:29 PM

      You would love them:)

      Reply
  14. Melissa Griffiths

    March 11, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    So glad I stumbled on these! Will make for St. Patty’s Day for sure!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      March 11, 2019 at 2:59 PM

      I am happy Melissa, hope you’ll love them!

      Reply

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