Paleo Hot Cross Buns
Elevate your Easter baking with these irresistible Paleo Hot Cross Buns—a wholesome twist on the classic treat that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Made with nutrient-rich almond flour, coconut flour, and arrowroot, these grain-free buns are subtly sweetened with raw honey and infused with warm, fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bursting with plump raisins and vibrant orange zest, they deliver the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Topped with creamy coconut butter crosses, these buns not only look stunning but are also dairy-free and gluten-free, making them a crowd-pleaser for any springtime gathering. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for those following paleo diets who want to enjoy a guilt-free, festive treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Raw honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Zest of an orange
- 0.25 cup Coconut butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
Fold in the raisins and orange zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a round bun, placing them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten each bun slightly with your palm to create a uniform shape.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet.
While the buns are cooling, gently heat the coconut butter until it reaches a liquid state. Using a small piping bag or a ziplock bag with a tiny hole cut in the corner, pipe crosses onto each bun.
Allow the coconut butter to set before serving. Enjoy your paleo hot cross buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.1 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.8 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2713 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*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.
