Low Carb Jamaican Festival
Discover a guilt-free twist on a beloved Caribbean classic with this Low Carb Jamaican Festival recipe! Perfect for those watching their carbohydrate intake, this dish retains the irresistible flavor and crispy texture of traditional festivals using a creative blend of almond flour and coconut flour. Sweetened with granulated erythritol and infused with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla, these golden, pan-fried treats are a delightful low-carb alternative. Whipped up in just 25 minutes, they’re quick, easy, and ideal as a side dish for jerk chicken, grilled seafood, or your favorite savory main course. Whether you're diving into a Jamaican-inspired feast or simply craving a healthier comfort food option, these low-carb festivals are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.25 cup Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Avocado oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, erythritol, and ground cinnamon. Whisk them together until well blended.
In another bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until the dough comes together. The dough should be thick but pliable.
Heat the avocado oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. It should be warm enough to sizzle a bit when you drop a piece of dough in but not so hot that it smokes.
With wet hands, take a small handful of dough (about 2 tablespoons worth) and form it into a log shape, about 3 inches long. Repeat until the dough is used up.
Gently place the formed dough into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each festival for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the festivals from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite main course, such as grilled fish or jerk chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.5 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*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.
