Low Carb Hot Cross Buns
Embrace Easter traditions guilt-free with these Low Carb Hot Cross Buns—a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Made with nutrient-rich almond and coconut flours, these buns are packed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with erythritol for a low-carb alternative. Dotted with dried currants for bursts of flavor and crowned with a creamy, tangy cream cheese icing, they are a delightful treat sans the sugar overload. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, these soft and golden buns are ready in under 45 minutes, making them a quick and wholesome option for festive brunches or anytime indulgence. Whether you're celebrating a holiday or just craving comfort food, this recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and completely gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Almond flour
- 50 grams Coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 100 grams Butter
- 50 grams Erythritol sweetener
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Almond milk
- 100 grams Dried currants
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Powdered erythritol
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Melt the butter and mix it with the erythritol sweetener until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the melted butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond milk until the wet ingredients are well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Fold in the dried currants into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Use your hands to shape the dough into 12 equal balls and place them on the prepared baking tray.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the buns are baking, prepare the icing by beating together the cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and lemon juice until smooth.
Once the buns have cooled, pipe the cream cheese icing in a cross shape on each bun.
Serve and enjoy your low carb hot cross buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.4 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1080 mg | 360% | |
| Sodium | 4508 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.3 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.0 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.1 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1026 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1592 mg | 34% | |
*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.
