Low Carb Homemade Maize Puffs
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these **Low Carb Homemade Maize Puffs**, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Made with a wholesome blend of maize flour and almond flour, these puffs deliver a light, airy texture with a cheesy, buttery richness that melts in your mouth. Infused with garlic, onion, and paprika, each puff is a flavorful bite with a touch of spice, perfect for low-carb diets. Easy to prepare, these golden puffs are shaped using a piping bag and baked to crispy perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm as an irresistible appetizer, or enjoy them as a midday snack that’s both satisfying and keto-friendly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Maize flour (cornmeal)
- 50 grams Almond flour
- 100 grams Cheddar cheese, grated
- 30 grams Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 120 milliliters Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add water and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the maize flour and almond flour. Stir continuously until the mixture forms a thick paste and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Gradually stir in the grated cheese, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until fully combined.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the puffs are golden brown and crisp.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these deliciously low-carb maize puffs as a light snack or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 397 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2555 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
