Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Croissant
Indulge in the decadence of freshly baked homemade pastries with this Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Croissant recipe—a guilt-free twist on the classic treat. These buttery croissants feature a delicate whole wheat dough layered with cold unsalted butter for perfect flakiness, stuffed with rich sugar-free chocolate chips for a satisfying sweetness without added sugar. This beginner-friendly recipe includes simple folding techniques to achieve that signature layered texture, while the egg wash ensures a beautifully golden finish. With just an hour of prep time and an irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen, these croissants are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a luxurious snack. Serve them warm and crispy straight from the oven for a delightful treat that's both healthier and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Whole wheat flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 5 grams Salt
- 180 grams Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 120 milliliters Cold water
- 100 grams Sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters Milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, instant yeast, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually add the cold water to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a rough dough begins to form. Do not overmix.
Flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
Fold the dough into thirds by folding the top third down and the bottom third up over the top, like a letter.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a floured surface. Roll it again into a 12x8 inch rectangle, fold it into thirds, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Repeat this process two more times.
On the final roll-out, roll the dough into a larger rectangle measuring approximately 12x16 inches.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into triangles with a base of about 4 inches.
Sprinkle sugar-free chocolate chips on the wide end of each triangle.
Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle snugly towards the tip until you form a croissant shape, encouraging a curl at the edges.
Transfer the shaped croissants onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk to make an egg wash. Brush each croissant lightly with the egg wash.
Allow the croissants to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until they double in size.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.5 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.1 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 2085 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.1 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1220 mg | 26% | |
*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.
