Low Fat Almond Croissant
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistible Low Fat Almond Croissants, a lighter take on a classic pastry that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Crafted with delicate layers of phyllo dough instead of traditional puff pastry, these croissants are delightfully crisp and airy. A creamy almond paste made with almond flour, unsweetened almond milk, and a blend of naturally sweet ingredients ensures every bite is rich and satisfying, yet low in fat. Topped with sliced almonds and brushed with egg whites for a golden, bakery-worthy finish, these croissants bake to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat, these healthier almond croissants are an impressive yet simple recipe that’s sure to become a favorite. Keywords: low-fat almond croissant, healthy pastry, almond dessert recipe, lighter croissant alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo dough
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar substitute (e.g., Stevia)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2 Egg whites
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, sugar substitute, almond milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix thoroughly to create the almond paste.
Take one sheet of phyllo dough, lightly mist it with cooking spray, and layer another sheet on top. Repeat until all sheets are stacked.
Cut the phyllo stack into 5-inch by 5-inch squares (approx. 12-15 squares depending on the size of dough).
Place a tablespoon of almond paste onto each square.
Fold each square into a triangle over the filling, lightly sealing the edges by pressing them together.
Place the filled triangles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops with lightly beaten egg whites.
Sprinkle each croissant with sliced almonds.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your low-fat almond croissants warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*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.
