Low Fat Chocolate Almond Croissant
Indulge in the irresistible charm of a **Low Fat Chocolate Almond Croissant**, where flaky reduced-fat puff pastry envelopes a decadent blend of semisweet chocolate chips and aromatic almond extract. Perfectly golden and topped with sliced almonds, these lightened-up treats deliver all the flavor of your favorite bakery croissants with a guilt-free twist. Ready in just 35 minutes, these pastries are brushed with beaten egg whites for a delicate shine and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar to elevate their sweetness. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these healthier croissants are a delicious way to enjoy chocolate almond pastries without compromising on taste or texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 roll, thawed according to package instructions Reduced-fat puff pastry sheets
- 0.5 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 large, beaten Egg whites
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon, for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to smooth any creases.
Cut the pastry into 8 equal triangles.
In a small bowl, mix the semisweet chocolate chips with the almond extract.
Place a generous tablespoon of the chocolate-almond mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle towards the tip, forming a crescent shape. Ensure the tips are tucked under the croissant to prevent unrolling during baking.
Brush the surface of each croissant with the beaten egg white using a pastry brush.
Sprinkle each croissant with sliced almonds, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*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.
