Low Carb Chocolate Almond Croissant
Indulge guilt-free with these delicious Low Carb Chocolate Almond Croissants, a keto-friendly twist on the classic French pastry! Crafted with a luscious blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and unsweetened cocoa powder, these croissants achieve a perfectly tender, flaky texture without the carb overload. Each croissant is filled with rich, sugar-free dark chocolate and topped with a sprinkle of sliced almonds for an irresistible crunch. With only 40 minutes of prep time and simple steps like rolling dough triangles and brushing on an almond glaze, this recipe is both approachable and rewarding. Whether you're following a low-carb lifestyle or just looking for a healthier way to satisfy your pastry cravings, these croissants are sure to impress. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day treat, they're as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 0.25 cup Coconut flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 ounces Sugar-free dark chocolate
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Erythritol or Stevia
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.
Cut the cold butter and cream cheese into small cubes and add them to the flour mixture.
Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the butter and cream cheese into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat together 2 eggs and vanilla extract. Add the erythritol or stevia, and stir to combine.
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Knead lightly until smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm it up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After chilling, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut the dough into triangles for croissants.
Break the sugar-free dark chocolate into small pieces and distribute them evenly along the wide end of each triangle.
Gently roll each triangle up from the base to the point, forming a crescent shape.
Place the rolled croissants onto the prepared baking sheet.
Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the croissants to glaze.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of each croissant.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let croissants cool slightly before serving, allowing the chocolate to set.
Enjoy your low-carb chocolate almond croissants warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 316.5 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.7 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 936 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.3 g | 280% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 104.9 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 968 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 2576 mg | 55% | |
*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.
