Gluten-Free Low Carb Croissant
Indulge in the flaky, buttery decadence of croissants with a healthy twist! Our Gluten-Free Low Carb Croissant recipe is the perfect blend of taste and wellness, ideal for those following gluten-free or low-carb diets. Made from nutrient-rich almond and coconut flours, combined with psyllium husk for a delightfully light texture, these croissants boast zero compromise in flavor or elegance. The recipe features simple yet transformative techniques, like rolling out the dough between parchment paper for clean precision and brushing with melted butter for that signature golden crust. Ready in under an hour, these croissants are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent treat paired with your favorite coffee. Packed with protein and free of gluten, these are the guilt-free pastries your kitchen needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1 tablespoon Coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons Psyllium husk powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and water until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough a few times until smooth.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into a thin rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the rectangle into 8 triangles.
Starting from the widest part of each triangle, roll them toward the point to form croissant shapes.
Place each croissant on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Brush the tops of the croissants with melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the croissants to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.2 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 931 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.5 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
