If you love starting your day with something light, elegant and protein-packed—this savoury crepe recipe is perfection. These crepes are made using my high-protein crepe recipe, and filled with creamy whipped cheese, smoked salmon, fresh vegetables, and bright lemony flavours for a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light lunch.
💪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with high-protein crepes to support muscle retention and satiety
- Low in carbs and rich in omega-3s from smoked salmon
- Fresh, vibrant ingredients like cherry tomatoes, avocado, capers, and optional arugula
- Comes together in just minutes once the crepes are prepared
🥞Ingredients (Per Crepe Serving)
- 1 high-protein crepe (approx. 50 g)
- 30 g cream cheese (light or regular)
- 50 g smoked salmon
- 30 g avocado (about 3 thin slices)
- 40 g cherry tomatoes (about 3–4 small tomatoes, halved)
- 5 g capers (about 1 teaspoon)
- 5 mL fresh lemon juice (a small squeeze)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: 10 g arugula or baby spinach
Instructions
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Prepare the Crepe
Make a batch of my high-protein crepes and set one aside for assembling. -
Spread the Base
Lay the crepe flat and spread 30 g of cream cheese over half of it. -
Layer the Fillings
Add 50 g smoked salmon, 30 g avocado slices, and 40 g cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle 5 g capers over the top. Add 10 g arugula if using. -
Add Freshness
Squeeze about 5 mL of lemon juice over the filling and season with black pepper to taste. -
Fold & Serve
Fold the crepe in half or roll it up and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Per Filled Crepe)
Approximate macros (including all ingredients except optional arugula):
- Calories: ~285 kcal
- Protein: ~27 g
- Fat: ~15 g
- Total Carbohydrates: ~10 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Net Carbs: ~7 g
Ingredient Macro Breakdown
- High-protein crepe: ~100 kcal, 12 g protein, 3 g fat, 6 g carbs, 1 g fiber
- Cream cheese (30 g): ~60 kcal, 2 g protein, 5 g fat, 1 g carbs
- Smoked salmon (50 g): ~70 kcal, 11 g protein, 3 g fat, 0 g carbs
- Avocado (30 g): ~48 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 4.4 g fat, 2.5 g carbs, 2 g fiber
- Cherry tomatoes (40 g): ~7 kcal, 0.4 g protein, 0 g fat, 1.5 g carbs, 0.5 g fiber
- Capers (5 g): ~2 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat, 0.4 g carbs, 0.3 g fiber
- Lemon juice (5 mL): ~2 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 0.7 g carbs
Optional arugula (10 g): ~3 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 0.4 g carbs, 0.2 g fiber
Optional Enhancements
- Add fresh dill, chives, or thinly sliced red onion
- Swap cream cheese for 0% Greek yogurt + herbs for lower fat
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor
- Add cucumber ribbons or radishes for crunch