Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 ServingCalories:195.97kcalTotal Fat:2.96gSodium:48.54mgTotal Carbohydrate:38.59gDietary Fiber: 0.79gSugars: 22.42gProtein:4.02gCalcium: 46.16mg
Hola! Si llegaste aquí buscando la receta de las Arepuelas Colombianas, llegaste al lugar indicado. Soy Alex, colombiana y coach de nutrición certificada, y las arepuelas son uno de esos recuerdos de infancia que uno nunca olvida. Esta receta está escrita en inglés, pero al final del post encontrarás la tarjeta de receta completa en español. ¡Baja hasta la sección "Receta en Español" para verla! 👇
Growing up in Colombia, arepuelas were one of the first things many of us learned to make in the kitchen. They’re our humble version of fried pancakes, simple, cozy, and deeply nostalgic. Even though they involve hot oil, kids were often trusted with them because the recipe is so forgiving and intuitive.
From a nutrition coaching perspective, I love recipes like this because they show how food is more than macros; it’s memory, culture, and connection. These Colombian arepuelas are not meant to be “perfectly balanced”; they’re meant to be enjoyed. You can absolutely tweak them for gluten-free or lower-sugar needs, but at their heart they’re about pleasure and tradition. And yes, they are perfect with a tinto (strong black Colombian coffee).

In a bowl, whisk flour, egg, milk, sugar, and salt until smooth.
The texture should be like pancake batter, pourable but not watery.
Coach tip: If the batter feels thick, add a splash of liquid. A thinner batter makes lighter, crispier arepuelas.
Heat about 2–3 cm (1 inch) of oil in a pan over medium heat.
Test with a drop of batter, it should sizzle and float.
Coach tip: Medium heat is key. Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside.
Spoon about 1–2 tbsp of batter into the oil.
They’ll spread and form irregular shapes.
Coach tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan, it lowers the oil temperature.
Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove and place on paper towels.
While still warm, toss in sugar mixed with cinnamon.
Coach tip: Warm surfaces absorb flavor better, coat immediately.

Storage:
Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days refrigerated.
Reheating:
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes.
Serving ideas:
If you make these Colombian arepuelas, I’d love to see your version. Did you go sweet, savory, or both? Share your twist and tag me on social media @alexarciab , traditional recipes deserve modern love.
These fried pancakes are proof that simple food can carry powerful stories. Whether you grew up eating them or are discovering them for the first time, arepuelas are an easy way to taste Colombian comfort in just a few minutes.
Alex :)
Porciones: 6 | Tiempo total: 15 minutos
Ingredientes
Para la masa:
Para freír:
Para el cubrimiento:
Preparación
Valores nutricionales aproximados por porción: 196 kcal | Proteína: 4g | Carbohidratos: 39g | Grasas: 3g | Fibra: 0.8g
Consejos adicionales:
Growing up in Colombia, arepuelas were one of the first things many of us learned to make in the kitchen. They’re our humble version of fried pancakes, simple, cozy, and deeply nostalgic. Even though they involve hot oil, kids were often trusted with them because the recipe is so forgiving and intuitive.
From a nutrition coaching perspective, I love recipes like this because they show how food is more than macros, it’s memory, culture, and connection. These Colombian arepuelas are not meant to be “perfectly balanced”; they’re meant to be enjoyed. You can absolutely tweak them for gluten-free or lower-sugar needs, but at their heart they’re about pleasure and tradition. And yes, they are perfect with a tinto (strong black Colombian coffee).
In a bowl, whisk flour, egg, milk, sugar, and salt until smooth. The texture should be like pancake batter — pourable but not watery. Coach tip: If the batter feels thick, add a splash of liquid. A thinner batter makes lighter, crispier arepuelas.
Heat about 2–3 cm (1 inch) of oil in a pan over medium heat. Test with a drop of batter — it should sizzle and float. Coach tip: Medium heat is key. Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside.

Spoon about 1–2 tbsp of batter into the oil. They’ll spread and form irregular shapes. Coach tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan, it lowers the oil temperature.

Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove and place on paper towels.
While still warm, toss in sugar mixed with cinnamon. Coach tip: Warm surfaces absorb flavor better, coat immediately.
Servings: 6 ServingCalories:195.97kcalTotal Fat:2.96gSodium:48.54mgTotal Carbohydrate:38.59gDietary Fiber: 0.79gSugars: 22.42gProtein:4.02gCalcium: 46.16mg