Whole30 Ensaimada
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on traditional bakery favorites with this **Whole30 Ensaimada**, a paleo-friendly rendition of the classic Spanish pastry. Made with nutrient-rich coconut and almond flours, this gluten-free recipe skips the refined sugars and dairy, opting instead for the natural sweetness of honey and the bright zest of lemon. Perfectly spiced with ground cinnamon and studded with juicy raisins, these golden coils offer a delightful softness and nutty crunch, thanks to optional chopped nuts. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a simple baking process, these ensaimadas deliver irresistible flavor while staying true to your Whole30 goals. Serve warm or room temperature for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing treat that's as beautiful as it is nourishing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut flour
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Arrowroot starch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup, melted Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans - optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, arrowroot starch, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients until well blended.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir them together until a dough forms.
Gently fold in the ground cinnamon, raisins, and optional chopped nuts into the dough.
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a rope, then shape each rope into a coil on the prepared baking sheet to mimic the traditional ensaimada shape.
Bake the ensaimadas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature as a delightful Whole30 treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.3 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.3 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2068 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.5 g | 252% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*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.
