Ingredients:
Makes 12 - 16
4.5 carbs per bun
4 tbsp. (60g) Chia Seeds
3/5 cup (150ml) Water
4 tbsp. (60g) Butter
6 Eggs, whisked
2 cups (210g) Almond Flour/Ground Almonds
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp. (30g) Psyllium Husk
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp (5g) Ground or grated Nutmeg
2 tbsp. Raisins
2 tsp (10g) Baking Powder
1 tsp (5g) Salt
For brushing the buns:
1 Egg yolk
1 tbsp. (15ml) Cream
4.5 carbs per bun
4 tbsp. (60g) Chia Seeds
3/5 cup (150ml) Water
4 tbsp. (60g) Butter
6 Eggs, whisked
2 cups (210g) Almond Flour/Ground Almonds
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp. (30g) Psyllium Husk
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp (5g) Ground or grated Nutmeg
2 tbsp. Raisins
2 tsp (10g) Baking Powder
1 tsp (5g) Salt
For brushing the buns:
1 Egg yolk
1 tbsp. (15ml) Cream
Please see instructions here
Ingredients:
Makes 8 Buns
Buns:
1/2 cup almond flour (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1 cup coconut flour (120 g/ 4.2 oz.)
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
12 large eggs
1 cup melted coconut oil (240 ml/ 8 fl oz.)
1 tbsp. water (15 ml)
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice or 1 1/2 tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 cup granulated Erythritol or Swerve (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1/4 cup raisins or currants, chopped if too large (36 g/ 1.2 oz.)
1 tbsp. orange zest
Glaze:
Buns:
1/2 cup almond flour (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1 cup coconut flour (120 g/ 4.2 oz.)
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
12 large eggs
1 cup melted coconut oil (240 ml/ 8 fl oz.)
1 tbsp. water (15 ml)
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice or 1 1/2 tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 cup granulated Erythritol or Swerve (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1/4 cup raisins or currants, chopped if too large (36 g/ 1.2 oz.)
1 tbsp. orange zest
Glaze:
1 large egg
1 tbsp. water
Crosses:
2 heaped tbsp. full-fat cream cheese (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1 tbsp. coconut milk, heavy (double) whipping cream or unsweetened nut milk of choice
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve
1 tbsp. water
Crosses:
2 heaped tbsp. full-fat cream cheese (50 g/ 1.8 oz.)
1 tbsp. coconut milk, heavy (double) whipping cream or unsweetened nut milk of choice
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve
Please see instructions here
Of course, once you've made your low carb hot cross buns
what you need to do next is make a nice cup of tea or coffee
I'll just put the kettle on …
I'll just put the kettle on …
You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
couldn't resist sharing this cute picture
Enjoy your day
Enjoy your day
All the best Jan
I’ve never used almond or coconut flour, I do make hot cross buns at Easter though,, this is a great option!
ReplyDeletethese look and sound delicious.
ReplyDelete...they look good!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious, perfect for Easter!
ReplyDeleteI am very glad to hear that there are low carb alternatives. It is years since I have made Hot Cross Buns. My lazy self won't be making them this year either.
ReplyDeleteI've never made any hot cross buns but those look pretty delish!
ReplyDeleteBoth variations sound really good. Thanks. Valerie
ReplyDeleteI liked the second recipe til I saw the dozen eggs-um that's a bit much for me
ReplyDeletekathyinozarks said...
ReplyDeleteI liked the second recipe til I saw the dozen eggs-um that's a bit much for me
Hello Kathy, thanks for your comment.
Although the original recipe says makes 8 buns, some prefer to make a slightly smaller bun and get 12 from this recipe, which then doesn't seem to make using 12 eggs quite so much.
Also in the original recipe a large egg should be 50 grams … if your eggs are larger than this you may need to increase slightly the amount of flour you use.
Careful weighing is needed.
If you should have second thoughts about trying the recipe ...happy baking :)
All the best Jan
Just in time Jan, I want to try this Hot Cross Bun recipe. Thank you and Happy Easter :)
ReplyDeleteYummy buns! The photo of the bunny with the chick is so cute!
ReplyDeleteNever cooked with Psyllium Husk.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
So delicious! What a lovely treat.
ReplyDeleteI have never used those flours before. I want to get back to ME and maybe bake some more bread. That would be a good one to try.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting my tea ready now! Hugs....RO
ReplyDeleteMmm - delicious! Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI might have to make some, would probably go with the first recipe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan
I love hot cross buns and may make them in all their carb glory as a cheat day for Easter. One thing that bothers me about Keto or Low-carb baking is the use of ingredients is extravagant. The second recipe shocked me. A dozen eggs? As much as I'd like to try the low carb version, cheap me won't sacrifice a dozen eggs.
ReplyDeletethank you Jan-
ReplyDeletesqueeeeeee love the bunny photo
ReplyDeleteI want.
ReplyDeleteSuper Recipe...I've never used almond oil although my daughter has been encouraging me ... I love hot cross buns.. so I guess I better-getting hopping and make this recipe..Thanks..have a Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteOi, how cute!
ReplyDeleteCJ Kennedy said...
ReplyDeleteI love hot cross buns and may make them in all their carb glory as a cheat day for Easter. One thing that bothers me about Keto or Low-carb baking is the use of ingredients is extravagant. The second recipe shocked me. A dozen eggs? As much as I'd like to try the low carb version, cheap me won't sacrifice a dozen eggs
Hello CJ and thanks for your comment.
Eating low carb/keto doesn't have to be expensive and here are some articles that may interest you, and other readers.
How to make a low-carb or keto diet cheaper
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/cheap
How Much Does Low Carb Cost?
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/much-low-carb-cost/
Low-Carb Pantry Essentials
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/20-low-carb-pantry-essentials/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ditchthecarbs%2Fpkck+%28Ditch+The+Carbs%29
With regard to the recipes for the lower carb hot cross buns, yes that second recipe does use a lot of eggs …
I wonder if you may like this one?
Low Carb Hot Cross Buns - it only uses four eggs and makes eight buns, more details here
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/low-carb-hot-cross-buns/
With Easter just around the corner, I wish you a Happy one :)
All the best Jan
Oddly enough we didn't have them at Easter time.
ReplyDeleteOld traditions are hard to break....I never eat Hot Cross buns until Easter Sunday....as tempting as they may be beforehand! lol
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely!That is such a lovely picture!xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the bunny and chick photos ~ so sweet and with delish hot cross bun recipe ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka ( A Creative Harbor)
These are my mom's favourite! Thanks for the recipe! Happy Easter! Big Hugs!
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