Vegan crepes and hazelnut spread

I love being a vegan! The recipes are so easy and you really don't spend as much as you think you do for ingredients.

The chocolate hazelnut spread recipe:

2 cups hazelnuts (or cashews), chopped

1/2 cup cocoa powder

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

4-5 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Process nuts in a food processor until finely ground, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Add cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla, and process to combine.

3. Add oil, just a little bit at a time, until mixture is soft and creamy and desired consistency is reached. You may need to add a bit more or less than 4-5 tablespoons.

Per tablespoon:

Calories: 164  Fat: 14g  Sodium: 1mg  Fiber: 3g  Protein: 3g

Vegan crepes recipe:

1 cup flour

3/4 cup soy milk

1/4 cup water

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup vegan margarine, melted

1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Whisk together all ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Remove from fridge and remix. (I found that if I let it warm a little bit after, it worked better)

2. Lightly grease a nonstick pan and heat over medium-high heat.

3. Place about 1/4 cup batter in pan and swirl to coat. Cool for just a minute, until set, then carefully flip, using a spatula or even your hands. Heat for just 1 more minute, then transfer to a plate.

Per serving:

Calories: 221  Fat: 12g  Sodium: 336mg  Fiber: 1g  Protein: 4g

I filled my crepes with the chocolate hazelnut spread and it was oh so delicious! Beware though, the spread can be very sweet and rich. You can, of course, fill it with something else. :) Enjoy!