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Dorm Room Dish: Crepes for your cravings

If you’re craving something to hold you over through a long weeknight of work, then look no further than the crepe. This delicate pastry will leave you surprisingly satisfied. Nothing says “late-night cram session,” more than a homemade crepe.

In order to make the crepe you will need:

-1 cup of flour

-1/2 cup of milk

-2 eggs

-1/3 cup of oil

-1/2 cup of hot water

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs. Gradually pour in the milk and water. Next, stir all your ingredients together until you have a smooth consistency. If  you have clumps in the batter, add more hot water.

Then scoop out the batter in a small cup. You want it to evenly spread on your skillet, so don’t be afraid to turn the pan. Let it cook for a minute on one side and then flip it over with a spatula. Depending on how crispy you want your crepe, leave it on the stove for a minute or two. Make sure not to burn it!

Once you’ve successfully made your crepe it’s onto the hardest decision: the flavor. Savory or sweet? The struggle is real.

If you decide to go with sweet, then Nutella – a classic – or peanut butter makes for an amazing spread. You could even prepare a healthy snack by rolling up your crepe into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Or put greek yogurt and your favorite berry inside. The frozen fruit section is a great way to fill up not only your crepe but also your stomach on a budget.

If you’re feeling more indulgent than plain PB&J or greek yogurt, find some frosting and phone your friends over for a fun night of crepes and funfetti. Nothing says college like late night baking!

Not everyone craves sweets. Still, there’s a lot of options for you savory lovers. You could turn into a true college kid by simply warming up last night’s chinese leftovers and wrapping it up in your crepe. No judgement! Or try this simple savory crepe idea, which calls for the following ingredients:

-1/2 cup of your protein of choice (chicken/tofu/bacon)

-1/2 cup of spinach

-1 avocado

Saute your spinach and protein together on a skillet and season to your liking. Then put it inside your finished crepe as though it were an omelette. Serve with sliced avocado. This satiating combination of fat and protein will leave you full.

Either way you lean – salty or sweet – make the most out of your treat. Bon appetite!