Keto Hot Cross Buns

Hurray!! Healthy, guilt-free hot cross buns (that are keto-friendly too!).So you don't have to miss out on your favourite Easter treat this year!

Makes: 8 delicious buns

Ingredients:

 
 Buns:
 
 1/2 cup almond meal
 
 3/4 cup coconut flour
 
 1/2tsp aluminium-free baking powder
 
 Pinch tsp sea salt
 
 6 large eggs (or 6 chia eggs for vegan option)
 
 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
 
 2 tsp water (or more if mixture too dry)
 
 1/4 cup Erythritol OR Xylitol powder OR 1 1/2tsp stevia liquid (or to taste)
 
 1/4 cup raisins or currants OR 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate 🍫
 
 1tsp vanilla extract
 
 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
 
 1tsp ground nutmeg
 
 1/2 tsp ground ginger
 
 1/2 tsp allspice

 
 Glaze:
 
 1 large egg
 
 1 tbsp water
 
 1/2tsp Erythritol OR Xylitol powder

Method:
 
 Preheat oven to 175℃. Line a large baking tray with baking paper
 
 For the buns, mix all dry bun ingredients in a bowl
 
 Add the rest of the wet bun ingredients to the bowl and mix until well combined
 
 Create 8 balls from the dough and shape into a bun
 
 Place the buns on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
 
 To make the cross, mix all glaze ingredients until you have a thick paste. Either pipe onto the buns or gently pour on top of the bun
 
 Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden
 
 Allow to cool and store in fridge for 7 days or freezer for up to 2 months
 
 To serve, enjoy cold or heat in microwave/oven until warm and smear with spread of choice: grass-fed butter, coconut butter, cacao hazelnut spread, coconut whipped cream or chia-seed jam! Enjoy!

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