Banana Berry Crepes Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Berry Crepes

• Dessert Crepes
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
• Artificial Sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon margarine (or butter)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup whipped cream

How to Make Banana Berry Crepes

1. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt and 4 ounces mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add 2 tablespoons Splenda (or granulated sugar), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Mix well.
3. Spread a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each crepe. Sprinkle 1/4 cup blueberries over the filling. Roll up the crepes, leaving the ends open.
4. Arrange the rolled crepes on a shallow baking dish.
5. (Optional) Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. To reheat, bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes.
6. Slice 3 ripe bananas crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
7. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
8. Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in an oven-safe casserole dish. Add the sliced bananas and toss to coat.
9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the bananas.
10. Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the bananas.
11. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and caramelized.
12. Carefully spoon the baked bananas and their juices over the prepared crepes.
13. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream (approximately 1/2 cup).
14. Serve immediately and enjoy!