Chocolate banana crepe
The American chocolate banana crepe is a popular dessert or breakfast item featuring a thin, delicate crepe filled or topped with sliced bananas and rich chocolate sauce or Nutella. It is a staple in diners, cafes, and street food stalls across the United States, often served warm and folded or rolled.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the crepe batter and fruit, and high in fat from the chocolate and any butter used in cooking. A single serving generally provides a quick energy boost with around 300-450 calories, along with some potassium from the banana and antioxidants from the chocolate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
Per 1 crepe (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The American version often leans into indulgence, using generous amounts of chocolate spread like Nutella, which has become a cultural phenomenon. Nutritionally, the banana adds a natural sweetness and fiber, slightly balancing the richness of the chocolate and refined flour crepe.
